I Learn from Children

This memoir recounts Caroline Pratt's innovative approach to education, emphasizing fitting the school environment to the child's needs rather than vice versa. Pratt, a pioneering educator, shares her experiences founding the City and Country School in New York City, developing influential teaching tools like maple "unit blocks," and inspiring new methods in early childhood education. The book offers a blend of personal anecdotes, historical insight, and reflections on shaping creative, independent thinkers for the future.新的章节和导言 enrich the 2014 edition, providing contemporary perspectives on her enduring legacy.