Children's Special Places: Exploring the Role of Forts, Dens, and Bush Houses in Middle Childhood

by David Sobel

Overview

An examination of the secret world of children that shows how important special places are to a child's development.

From the ages of five to twelve, the middle years of childhood, young people explore their surroundings and find or construct private spaces. In these secret places, children develop and control environments of their own and enjoy freedom from the rules of the adult world. Children's Special Places enters these hidden worlds, reveals their importance to children's development and emotional health, and shows educators, parents, and other adults how they can foster a bond between young people and nature that is important to maturation.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780814337622
Publisher:	Wayne State University Press
Publication date:	12/01/2001
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	192
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

David Sobel is the director of the Teacher Certification Programs in the Education Department of Antioch New England Graduate School.