This book offers a window into how we can successfully nurture a child by considering their developmental stages and the scientific research.
Having worked with preschool and primary school children, I noticed that traditional education often feels unnatural – like children spend their days hopping between a series of disconnected activities. Math, art, physical education, language, music, and world studies are taught in isolation: counting crows, singing about cats, and learning about oak trees in separate lessons. Observing children and delving into the work of various scholars, I developed the idea of contextual education. Children need not only clear structure but also creative freedom, and their learning journey should be unified by common themes.
I invite you to grow alongside the child – playfully and meaningfully – while considering both environmental and cultural contexts. Through this book, the seasons will reveal their full beauty and leave lasting memories of how much children can learn and experience.
“In my opinion, it’s a great book. It has lots of different activities, games, and ideas for discussions. I think it will be fun to try with my daughter. On the other hand, many of the things written in the book can be found on the internet, but the truth is, it would take a lot of time. Here, everything is gathered in one place, everything is well-prepared—just grab it and use it :)”
“Great book! One of those that you must have in your library, use, lend out, and recommend to others. I hope this book reaches educational institutions and becomes one of the main tools in educating young children, as the content and presentation are simply wonderful!”
“The book exceeded my expectations! At the beginning, it explains the essence of contextual education, the developmental peculiarities of children at different ages, and before long, there’s an endless array of unseen tasks and games that explore the child’s personality, family, and of course, autumn. I can’t wait to try them all with my son and am so glad to have this treasure trove of activity ideas. I’m really looking forward to the other books.”
