Einstein Never Used Flash Cards:
How Our Children Really Learn-- And
Why They Need to Play More and
Memorize Less by Diane Eyer Ph.D.
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Two highly credentialed child psychologists offer a convincing and
compelling indictment of the growing trend toward accelerated learning
From the announcement that Babies Can Do Arithmetic to products that
promise to boost a childs brainpower for life, todays parents are
bombarded with anxiety-producing, guilt-inducing, and often contradictory
information about how children develop intellectually, socially, and
emotionally. In Einstein Never Used Flash Cards, Kathy Hirsh-Pasek,
Ph.D., and Roberta Michnick Golinkoff, Ph.D., draw on groundbreaking
research to present a realistic, reassuring, and scientifically sound portrait
of what -really helps children grow and learn. Addressing the key areas of
development-math, reading, verbal communication, science, self-
awareness, and social skills-the authors explain the process of learning

from a childs point of view and offer parents 85 age-appropriate games for
creative play. These simple, fun yet powerful exercises work as well as or
better than expensive high-tech gadgets to teach a child what his ever-
active mind is craving to learn.KATHY HIRSH-PASEK, PH.D., is a
professor at Temple University, where she directs the Infant Language
Laboratory. She has a Ph.D. in human development and psycholinguistics
from the University of Pennsylvania. ROBERTA MICHNICK GOLINKOFF,
PH.D., received her Ph.D. from Cornell University. She is at the University
of Delaware, where she directs the Infant Language Project. DIANE
EYER, PH.D., is a member of the psychology department at Temple
University and is author of two books. She received her Ph.D. from the
University of Pennsylvania.
Personal Review: Einstein Never Used Flash Cards: How Our
Children Really Learn-- And Why They Need to Play More and
Memorize Less by Diane Eyer Ph.D.
I was very excited to read this book after hearing the author talk about it in
a recent parent podcast. It did not disappoint.
Lots of factual information to sink your teeth into. I particularly like the easy
to read style; the studies & authors mentioned, so you can look them up
yourself. The book sets forth clearly the case for advocating early years
play and how to play with your child.
Most people may think- well that's easy but trying to strike a good balance
against the marketing companies it's amazing how many ideas we have
that need to be challenged or at least reexamined.
This book gives you food for thought, dispels myths and most importantly
gives examples of how to do it another way. The teachable moments
section gives lots of ideas to try or reflect on with your own child.
The most important section for me is on play towards the end of the book.
If you are not scientifically minded or enjoy evidenced based books then
skip to that section to see immediate and worthwhile things you can do
without having to spend lots of money just time.
It's a valuable book to read and reread again to bolster you family values
and examine how your children learn through play.
I'd recommend it to parents and soon to be parents as an alternative to all
the hype that's out there with regards to electronic toys and hurrying our
children. This book is certainly not a cure all but it does give another side
to a neglected debate about how our childrens' play now will have major
ramifications in the future.
An empowering read.

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