How Children Learn, 50th anniversary edition

An essential read for parents who are curious to know how kids learn and facilitate their learning.Educators can learn so much from this book.

I have no regrets. It helped me understand what children are capable of.

This book was purchased in a particularly tumultuous time in my professional life, in which I struggled as a school system employee (occupational therapist) with whether or not I should homeschool my own 3 children. This carefully worded and insightful volume served to verify what I see on a daily basis in the public school system, and assured me, despite what influences may intend to dissuade me, that unschooling is inarguably the right path for the education of my family. We live in a time when Mr. Holt's worst fears have been realized; schools more closely resemble prisons each day. We choose to ignore best practices in education, and serve only the agenda of achieving higher scores in standardized testing. It is a sad, bleak future for children who are growing up thinking they require assistance to learn anything new. I am excited and empowered to start on the unschooling journey with my own developing learners after reading this book and sharing it with friends and family.

Don’t miss this book if you have children or work with or even if you wish to look back to your childhood in order to move smoother into adulthood

Very insightful. Enjoyed the story format (made it easier to read in segments). Brilliant discernment and perspective of children. It has greatly increased my understanding and enjoyment as I observe my own children and I feel I am better equipped to support their natural affinity for learning. I think you could greatly benefit from this book especially as a new parent or even if you have no children but work with them.I rarely add books to my permanent library but this is a keeper! Except I already lent it out. It's that good :)