How Children Learn

John Holt

Apr 2009 · Da Capo Lifelong Books

About this ebook

From the preface by Deborah Meier:

"We have a long way to go to make John Holt's dream available to all children. But his books make it possible and easier for many of us to join him in the journey."

In this enduring classic, rich with deep, original insight into the nature of early learning, John Holt was the first to make clear that, for small children, "learning is as natural as breathing." In his delightful book he observes how children actually learn to talk, to read, to count, and to reason, and how, as adults, we can best encourage these natural abilities in our children.

Ratings and reviews

Confirms what I already know about my own children and I now feel more confident in letting them embrace their world and to learn on their own

This book opened my eyes to homeschooling, and as a result I have homeschooled all 9 of my children to fantastic results.

About the author

John Holt (1927-1985), one of this country's leading educational and social critics, was the author of ten influential books which have been translated into fourteen languages. Known both as a passionate reformer and as ”the gentle voice of reason” (Life magazine), John Holt offers insights into the nature of learning that are more relevant today than ever before.