Einstein never used flashcards: how our children really learn--and why they need to play more and memorize less - Roberta Michnick Golinkoff

Two highly-credentialed child psychologists offer a compelling indictment of the growing trend toward accelerated learning and tout the message that letting tots learn through play is not only okay--it's better than drilling academics.

Now Available in Paperback In Einstein Never Used Flashcards highly credentialed child psychologists, Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, Ph.

, and Roberta Michnick Golinkoff, Ph.

, with Diane Eyer, Ph.

, offer a compelling indictment of the growing trend toward accelerated learning.

It's a message that stressed-out parents are craving to hear: Letting tots learn through play is not only okay-it's better than drilling academics Drawing on overwhelming scientific evidence from their own studies and the collective research results of child development experts, and addressing the key areas of development-math, reading, verbal communication, science, self-awareness, and social skills-the authors explain the process of learning from a child's point of view.

They then offer parents 40 age-appropriate games for creative play.

These simple, fun--yet powerful exercises work as well or better than expensive high-tech gadgets to teach a child what his ever-active, playful mind is craving to learn.