Originally published in 1955, Toys, Play and Discipline in Childhood is an expansion and development of the author’s earlier title Play and Toys in Early Years. It examines the areas of toys, play and discipline in a child’s life from babyhood, up to school-age children. The author had spent 25 years teaching children between the ages of 2 and 12 years and had come to realize how closely linked play and discipline are in the development of young children. At the time there were very few books that dealt with play, and parents needed advice and help in catering for their children’s needs. Written at a time where nursery education was still a relatively new concept, this book would have been an invaluable resource for both parents and nursery teachers. Today it can be read and enjoyed in its historical context.
Author(s): Beatrix Tudor-Hart
Series: Routledge Library Editions: Early Years, 13
Publisher: Routledge
Year: 2022
Language: English
Pages: 202
City: London
Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Original Title Page
Original Copyright Page
Dedication
Table of Contents
List of Illustrations
Introduction
The Need to Understand Play
Good and Bad Play Material
What Needs Do Toys Satisfy
Discipline
Chapter I. Babyhood (0–2 Years)
The Need for Play
The First Year
The Infant's Routine
First Sensations
Sense Training
Social Play
Early Discipline
Activities for the Toddler
Crawling and Walking
Investigating the World
Learning to Be Clean
Imaginative Play
Early Discipline
Meals
Chapter II. The Nursery Years (2–6 Years)
Learning Through Play
Out-Door Occupations
Physical Skills and Balance for the Two-Year-Old
Play Equipment
Living Things
The Five-Year-Old
Playing Indoors
The Two-Year-Old's Needs
The Older Nursery Child
Fantasy Play
Dramatic Play
Learning Adult Skills
Creative Experience
Books
Fantasy Tales
The Beginning of Reading
Music
Chapter III. The Discipline of the Nursery Years
Our Rights and Theirs
The Discipline of Home Routine
The Child's Rights in the Home
Care, Tidiness and Damage
The Daily Routine
Meals
Outings
Tantrums
Negative Behaviour, Rudeness and Bad Language
Chapter IV. The Social Life of the Nursery
The Baby's First Contacts
The Two-Year Old Needs Companions
Needs and Activities During the Nursery Years
Group Play
Experimenting and Learning from Others
Chapter V. A Nursery School Day
The Day's Routine
Nursery School Material
Outdoor Equipment
About Animals and Plants
Chapter VI. The School Child
The Slow Approach to School Work
Play Needs
Outdoor Games and Skills
Books for the School Child
Chapter VII. The Discipline of Later Childhood
The Demands of School, Custom and Tradition
The Driving Forces Underlying Self-Control
Stealing and Lying
Chapter VIII. The School Child's Social Life
The Importance of Social Relationships Between Children
They Need Adult Help
More Lasting Friendships; Leadership
Helping Children to have the Right Social Approach
Personal and Group Responsibilities
The 'Gang' Stage
Chapter IX. The Primary School's Task
The Effect of the Primary School Curriculum on the Child
The Place for Free Activity in the School
Children's Ideas of Justice
Conclusion
Appendix I
Appendix II
