Discovering the Culture of Childhood

by Emily Plank

View the culture of childhood through a whole new lens. Identify age-based bias and expand your outlook on and understanding of early childhood as a culture. Examine various elements of childhood language, belief economics, arts, and social structure to understand children's dispositions of questioning, engagement, and cooperation. Emily Plank specializes in play-based education, diversity and culture in early childhood education, and outdoor learning. In 2011, the Iowa Association for the Education of Young Children identified Emily as one of seven emerging leaders. She earned her bachelor's degree from Pepperdine University. She and her family currently reside in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Genres: Parenting, Nonfiction, Education

200 pages, Paperback

First published August 9, 2016

Reviews

[Beth · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent read for early child educators

[Bel Loria · Rating 5 out of 5]

read a couple chapters of this book for a class in the spring, and i liked it so much that i finished it even after the semester was over. it truly challenged my views on early childhood and how educators and adults view children’s behavior. highly recommend for those who work with children or have some of their own.

[Olympia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Although there was a lot references to family child care , which I did for many years. This book will stay with me and change the way I see my students. To always remember it's not what is in the future but to enjoy the moment. I recommend it to anyone interested in early childhood education.

[JoAnn Steinly · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fabulous reference for getting inside a culture that you may have forgotten as an adult. Children have their own culture, and do not view the world the way adults see it. Very helpful reminder for anyone educating and/or parenting a young child.

[Sarah Hyatt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely wonderful and extremely well written. This book should be required reading for anyone working with children.

[Dawn-Desiree · Rating 5 out of 5]

Emily Plank provides a thoughtful insightful look into the culture of childhood.

[Ava · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read!! An easy read that had me nodding in agreement from the get go.

[Mills College Library]

305.23 P7122 2016