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I am five and I go to school : Early Years Schooling in New Zealand, 1900-2010Discover the transformative journey of early years schooling in New Zealand with 'I am Five and I Go to School: Early Years Schooling in New Zealand.' This captivating book, published by Otago University Press in 2011, offers profound insights into the evolution of early childhood education in the 20th century. It explores the integration of Friedrich Froebel's innovative kindergarten methods and the significant influence of psychology on
Discover the transformative journey of early years schooling in New Zealand with 'I am Five and I Go to School: Early Years Schooling in New Zealand.' This captivating book, published by Otago University Press in 2011, offers profound insights into the evolution of early childhood education in the 20th century. It explores the integration of Friedrich Froebel's innovative kindergarten methods and the significant influence of psychology on understanding child development. As classrooms transitioned from traditional Victorian methods to more progressive approaches, educators began experimenting with play-based learning, greatly enhancing the educational landscape.This informative volume also delves into the political support that propelled new educational philosophies, despite the challenges faced during times of global conflict and economic struggle. Covering vital topics such as advancements in school infrastructure, teacher education, changes in curriculum, and the vital integration of Maori education and the kohanga reo movement, the book offers a comprehensive overview of the era.
Highlighting key figures in early childhood education, including C.E. Beeby, Sylvia Ashton-Warner, and Marie Clay, this book is essential for educators, historians, and anyone interested in the foundational elements of early years schooling in New Zealand. 'I am Five and I Go to School' is an indispensable resource that not only recounts historical progress but also serves as a reflection on the principles that underpin today’s educational practices.
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Title: I am five and I go to school : Early Years ...
Publisher: Otago University Press
Publication Date: 2011
Binding: Soft cover
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In New Zealand, the 20th century was a time of great change in early years education. As the century opened, the use of Friedrich Froebel's kindergarten methods infiltrated more infant classrooms. The emergence of psychology as a discipline - and especially its work on child development - was beginning to influence thinking about how infants learn through play. While many teachers maintained Victorian approaches in their classrooms, other educators experimented with new approaches and some even travelled to the US and Europe in order to bring new ideas home. As well, there was increasing political support for new approaches to the 'new education' ideas at the turn of the century. All was not plain sailing, however, and this book charts both the progress made and the obstacles that were overcome in the course of the century as New Zealand battled its way through world wars and depressions. The book discusses changes in school buildings, teaching practices, teacher education, the teaching of reading and other curriculum areas, Maori education, and the emergence of kohanga reo (the Maori language revival movement). It also presents a range of individuals, including C.E. Beeby, Sylvia Ashton-Warner, Gwen Somerset, Don Holdaway, Elwyn Richardson, Marie Bell, Marie Clay, and other significant people who worked in or influenced early years education.
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I have a large Cane Corso who could obviously shred this but, she loves it. This ball is holding up really well. We use it for outside play and she loves batting it around and swinging it from the loops.
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Colorful, Sturdy & Great Value
Color: Large Set of 4
Purchased for our two puppies when they were 2 months old and weighed about 14 pounds so theses balls were a little big for them to hold in their mouths but that didn't stop them from trying. While they did like these balls they much preferred softer soccer balls, the later of which did not hold up well at all. I had hoped they would play with these balls more when they were older but that hasn't happened 5 months later. I guess it's no fun if you can't tear the toy apart. Colors are very bright and they do enjoy chasing after them as long as I am the one rolling them across the room for them. Maybe when they progress to batting things with their paws they will start to do this for themselves.
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My pup loves them
Color: Large Set of 4
Colors are bright and my dog loves the squeaky! Good size no worries of choking.
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3.5, Not 3.0
Color: Medium Set of 6
These balls were almost exactly what I needed. I was replacing my boy’s favorite ball, which is the 3” squeaky, spikey ball that fits in the chuck it launcher. Unfortunately I saw the shiny object next to it and because there were SIX balls and a dollar less, I failed to see that these are 3.5” balls instead of 3”…. Great balls but no fitty in the slingy. Buyer beware. No chuck it no problem. Save a buck.
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