Educational Toys : Consisting Chiefly of Coping-Saw Problems for Children in School and the Home

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Petersen, Louis Christian, 1878-

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Educational Toys" by Louis Christian Petersen is a practical guidebook on toy-making intended for children and educators, written in the early 20th century. This work promotes hands-on learning through creative play, particularly focusing on the construction of wooden toys using simple tools and methods. The book provides detailed instructions for creating various toys, emphasizing educational value and engagement for children. The content of the book encompasses a wide range of toy-making projects, including designs for animals, puzzles, and other interactive items. Each project includes step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and considerations for materials and tools needed, encouraging children to develop practical skills and creativity while also learning essential concepts in geometry and mechanics. Petersen's aim is to foster a love for constructive activities in children, making this book beneficial for both parents and educators looking to inspire imaginative play and hands-on learning at home or in a classroom setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by David Edwards, Diane Monico, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 79.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2013-09-03