Aristotle was a Greek philosopher born in 384 BC who was a pupil of Plato. He believed that education should begin at a young age to develop good habits and values in children and help them become moral citizens. Aristotle thought children under five should learn through play and exercise their bodies and minds. He also felt they should be shielded from indecent language and develop both intellectually and physically. His careful observations of nature influenced his views that children's development relies on both mind and body through play, reading, writing and other subjects.

1. Aristotle (384 BC – 322 BC) Silvia Rios Professor Donna Greene ECE001 Fall 2011 9/13/11

2. Aristotle Aristotle was born in 384 BC and died on 322 BC. He was Plato's pupil. Aristotle believed that education should begins with young age. He as many of the Greeks believed that the ruling of any empire focuses on the education of the youth.

3. His contributions Aristotle's most important task he had was to create good and moral citizens for the city. According to the text,he saw human beings as "rational animals." He believed they were capable to create their own choices thru logical organization of thought. According to him, human beings are essentially good, therefore he acknowledge that children had to be thought since early childhood in order to establish good habits and values in them.

4. His Contributions One of Aristotle's idea was tha children should exercise their body and mind. Up to the age of five years old they should be taught through games. He also believe that they should remain innocent therefore he believed that the children should not be around indecent language.

5. His Contributions Aristotle is known for his carefully detailed observations about nature and the physical world.This is why h e believed that development of both mind and body are important to a child's learning. He thought of children playing as a valueble tool for learning. As well as reading, writing, mathematics, music, physical education, literature and history, and science. He believed children should be taught by their olders how to be great citenzens.

6. Work Cited Wikipedia. (12 September 2011). Aristote. from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aristotle Feeney, Stephanie. Who am I in the lives of children? . 8th ed. New York: Pearson Custom Publishing, 2009. Print