Categories

The Importance of Being Little

The Importance of Being Little

By Erika Christakis

What Preschoolers Really Need from Grownups. Viking Press, 2016.

0.0 / 0

12 mins read

11 Key insights

A brief summary of The Importance of Being Little

A pragmatic approach to educating young children that relies on children’s innate ability to learn by observation, play, and guidance rather than testing, repetition, and rote memorization.

Key insights in The Importance of Being Little

1
What do you get from this book? Uncover the defects in America’s preschool system and learn how to overcome them
2
The “preschool paradox” and rote instruction prevent children from reaching their full potential
3
Curiosity and observation lead to higher cognitive function and increased learning
4
American educational standards do not build intelligence, and labeling kids leaves them fragmented
5
More playtime leads to increased learning, but children need help opening up their imaginations
6
Kids should not be treated like consumers or have their emotions suppressed
7
Language skills come naturally with social interaction, but reading comprehension must be taught
8
Communicating with your child’s teacher is just as important as communicating with your child
9
Summary of the key insghits
10
Selected critiques in brief
11
Final word

Who should read The Importance of Being Little

Teachers • nannies • pediatricians • child therapists • babysitters • parents

About the author of The Importance of Being Little

With two master’s degrees and a decades-long career in education, Erika Christakis has devoted her professional life to the cultural and developmental needs of children. She was a Yale Child Study Center faculty member and serves on the National Advisory Board of Defending the Early Years, advocating for quality education for all children regardless of income or culture.

author avatar

Erika Christakis

Books similar to The Importance of Being Little

Related books that discuss topics similar to the book The Importance of Being Little

How to Raise an Adult

How to Raise an Adult

Julie Lythcott-Haims

How to Raise an Adult. Henry Holt and Co., 2015.

14 mins read

1 reads

Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother

Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother

Amy Chua

Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother. Penguin Group, 2011.

13 mins read

2 reads

How to Raise a Wild Child

How to Raise a Wild Child

Scott D. Sampson

The Art and Science of Falling in Love with Nature. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2015.

13 mins read

2 reads

The Happiest Baby on the Block

The Happiest Baby on the Block

Harvey Karp

Bantam, 2002.

13 mins read

0 reads

Bringing Up Bébé

Bringing Up Bébé

Pamela Druckerman

One American Mother Discovers the Wisdom of French Parenting. Penguin Press, 2012.

14 mins read

2 reads

Related topics discussed in other books

Other books on similar topics in other fields and categories that may interest you

You might be interested in

Related books discuss other topics that are not necessarily similar to the topics of the book The Importance of Being Little

The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing

The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing

Violate Them at Your Own Risk. Harper Business, 1993.

16 mins read

0 reads

Acting

Acting

How to Get Started. Lexington Avenue Press. 2023

18 mins read

3 reads

Why Is Sex Fun?

Why Is Sex Fun?

The Evolution of Human Sexuality. Basic Books, 1998.

12 mins read

3 reads

Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?

Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?

Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? HarperOne, 2022.

19 mins read

2 reads

Dare to Lead

Dare to Lead

Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. Random House, 2018.

19 mins read

2 reads

Childhood Disrupted

Childhood Disrupted

How Your Biography Becomes Your Biology, and How You Can Heal. Atria Paperback, 2016.

14 mins read

6 reads

Fooling Houdini

Fooling Houdini

Magicians, Mentalists, Math Geeks, and the Hidden Powers of the Mind. HarperCollins, 2012.

13 mins read

0 reads

The Vegan Starter Kit

The Vegan Starter Kit

Everything You Need to Know About Plant-Based Eating. Grand Central Life and Style, 2018.

18 mins read

1 reads

From Strength to Strength

From Strength to Strength

Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life. Portfolio, 2022.

17 mins read

6 reads

Range

Range

Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World. Riverhead Books, 2019.

16 mins read

3 reads

See all books in Family & Parenting

Explore more in these categories

Discover other books in various fields that contain the topics of The Importance of Being Little

What Lobab users are saying

Not sure if Lobab e-book and audiobook summaries are for you? Take a look at what a few of our satisfied users are saying about our powerful platform.

Ramogh

Lobab is a standout in the world of book summary apps, offering concise, insightful summaries of a wide range of books. Its user-friendly interface and well-crafted summaries allow users to quickly grasp the essence of complex works, making it an invaluable tool for those looking to learn more in less time. Whether for personal growth or professional development, Lobab is a game changer for anyone wanting to expand their knowledge efficiently. Highly recommended!

Benjamin Roche

Top quality app with plenty of brilliant summaries!

Nedal Ahmed

I found a really great book app that has made reading even more enjoyable ⭐️📚. It is super easy to use, has a lot of books to choose from, gives personalized recommendations, works well with e-readers, has an active community, and is accessible to everyone. I highly recommend it to all book enthusiasts!

Shaabi12A

I really liked the idea of the combination between the facts of the book and the issues of it in one summary. Well done.

iiMaan18ii

High quality and standards, the dark mode is good idea and good experience. So excited about the new books you’re going to add.

Eyad

Excellent experience, I can read and listen to a book within 15 mins. I appreciate the ease of use as well.

Fahad

Unique experience of book summaries delivering high quality, bestseller books, and very well-designed app. Highly recommend 👍👍

Understand books and audiobooks in 15 minutes - with Lobab!

books