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The Story Of A Raindrop: Kindergarten Talks And Tales, Elizabeth Harrison
The Story Of A Raindrop: Kindergarten Talks And Tales, Elizabeth Harrison
Elizabeth Harrison’s Writings
This children's story describes how flowers need rain to grow.
A List Of Toys Suggested By The Mothers In The Second And Third Year's Course Of Study, Elizabeth Harrison
A List Of Toys Suggested By The Mothers In The Second And Third Year's Course Of Study, Elizabeth Harrison
Elizabeth Harrison’s Writings
Toys suggested by the mothers in the second and third year's course of study of the Mothers' Dept. of the Chicago Kindergarten College, together with notes on kindergarten materials. Toy suggestions are for children 1-2, 2-4, 3-5, 5-6 years of age.
The Kindergarten As An Influence In Modern Civilization, Elizabeth Harrison
The Kindergarten As An Influence In Modern Civilization, Elizabeth Harrison
Elizabeth Harrison’s Writings
In this opening lecture given before the Mothers' Department of the Chicago Kindergarten College, Harrison argues that education is no longer "a process by means of which facts are accumulated, but all thoughtful teachers now look upon it as preparation for the future." She also discusses Froebel's theories.
Relationship Between The Kindergarten And Great Literature: Shakespeare, Elizabeth Harrison
Relationship Between The Kindergarten And Great Literature: Shakespeare, Elizabeth Harrison
Elizabeth Harrison’s Writings
Harrison discusses how Shakespeare's use of environment sheds light on character building. She describes how through his work, he displays " clear insight into the magnitude of the ethical world, the duty of each individual to consider himself as a necessary portion of a might whole" (pg. 13). Harrison also makes comparisons Froebel's ideas through Shakespeare's work.
Science Lessons: Kindergarten Talks And Tales, Elizabeth Harrison
Science Lessons: Kindergarten Talks And Tales, Elizabeth Harrison
Elizabeth Harrison’s Writings
Elizabeth Harrison suggests various science lesson plans for children that relate to the fields of Zoology, Geology, and Botany, and how each category relates to each other.
Toys And Their Place In The Education Of A Child From "A Study Of Child Nature", Elizabeth Harrison
Toys And Their Place In The Education Of A Child From "A Study Of Child Nature", Elizabeth Harrison
Elizabeth Harrison’s Writings
Harrison discusses educating a child's emotions and the roles toys have during play. She describes how toys direct emotional activity of the child, and "form a bridge between the realities and possibilities of life".
Relationship Between The Kindergarten And Great Literature: Homer, Elizabeth Harrison
Relationship Between The Kindergarten And Great Literature: Homer, Elizabeth Harrison
Elizabeth Harrison’s Writings
Harrison discusses how the study of Kindergarten focuses on the influence of environment and the evolution in character. She compares the work of Homer as being relevant to Kindergarten thought due to his depictions of institutions that have grown out of human relationships.