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The Power of Play: Learning What Comes NaturallyIn modern childhood, free, unstructured play time is being replaced more and more by academics, lessons, competitive sports, and passive, electronic entertainment. While parents may worry that their children will be at a disadvantage if they are not engaged in constant, explicit learning or using the latest "educational" games, David Elkind's The Power of Play reassures us that unscheduled imaginative play goes far in preparing children for academic
In modern childhood, free, unstructured play time is being replaced more and more by academics, lessons, competitive sports, and passive, electronic entertainment. While parents may worry that their children will be at a disadvantage if they are not engaged in constant, explicit learning or using the latest "educational" games, David Elkind's The Power of Play reassures us that unscheduled imaginative play goes far in preparing children for academic and social success. Through expert analysis of the research and powerful situational examples, Elkind shows that, indeed, creative spontaneous activity best sets the stage for academic learning in the first place: Children learn mutual respect and cooperation through role-playing and the negotiation of rules, which in turn prepare them for successful classroom learning; in simply playing with rocks, for example, a child could discover properties of counting and shapes that are the underpinnings of math; even a toddler's babbling is a necessary precursor to the acquisition of language. An important contribution to the literature about how children learn, The Power of Play suggests ways to restore play's respected place in children's lives, at home, at school, and in the larger community. In defense of unstructured "down time," it encourages parents to trust their instincts and resist the promise of the wide and dubious array of educational products on the market geared to youngsters.Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books
Published: 12/25/2007
ISBN: 9780738211107
Pages: 240
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.40w x 0.70d
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★★★★★ 5
Thick and soft.
What a steal. Thick, warm, soft and such high quality. This is an amazingly nice sweater.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Super cute, highly recommend
Color: Beige, Size: Small
Absolutely love this sweater, I purchased a size small and it fit perfectly. It’s very soft and can be worn with a button up shirt underneath or by itself. It was true to color and was white and black. Just like the picture showed. It’s not super warm by itself, but with a shirt underneath much warmer.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Light, soft sweater
Color: Beige, Size: Small, Color: Beige, Size: Small
I liked this sweater so much, I bought it in other colors. This review is for the brown sweater, which is a warm brown color. I wear colors in the cool color palette, including cool-toned or ashy browns (see photos for comparison), but decided to keep this sweater to wear in the Fall. Color reminds me of milk chocolate. These are my go-to sweaters! Easy to pop on and wear with jeans or slacks for a put-together look. I normally wear a US Medium, but I returned for a Small. You may want to size down. Sweater is soft and comfortable, quality is great, and the weight is light and perfect for Spring or Fall. They have washed well, and I have dried in the drier for about 10 minutes before removing to finish drying on a rack.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Love it so much!
Color: Beige, Size: Small
This is super cute! Beware the ‘beige’ color is very much a white sweater with black stripes so one star gets taken away for that. Go figure. But otherwise super cute. Cropped so beware of that but good quality!
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Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2026
★★★★★ 5
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Perfect go-anywhere sweater — stylish, versatile, and easy to layer
Color: Brown, Size: Small, Color: Brown, Size: Small
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Perfect go-anywhere sweater — stylish, versatile, and easy to layer
I bought this striped sweater for a fall cruise from Spain to Portugal and then on to France, and it was absolutely perfect for the changing weather. Some days were warm, others were cool, and this sweater handled it all beautifully.
It’s lightweight without feeling flimsy, making it ideal for layering without adding bulk. I wore it often throughout the trip and never felt like I was repeating the same outfit—it’s classic, flattering, and effortlessly stylish.
The stripes and color palette are incredibly versatile. It paired easily with black, brown, and neutral pieces, dressed up or down, and worked for everything from sightseeing to casual dinners. Comfortable, chic, and practical—this truly is a go-anywhere sweater.
If you’re looking for something cute, fashionable, and endlessly wearable, this sweater is a winner. I’d absolutely buy it again.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2025