
CHRISTMAS-TIDE
I. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.
II. THE PLACE OF TOYS IN THE EDUCATION OF A CHILD.
III. HOW TO CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS. SUGGESTIONS FOR MOTHERS AND KINDERGARTNERS.
IV. SANTA CLAUS.
V. CHRISTMAS TIME.
VI. A CHRISTMAS CAROL.
VII. LITTLE GRETCHEN AND THE WOODEN SHOE. A CHRISTMAS STORY FOR LITTLE CHILDREN.
VIII. THE LEGEND OF THE CHRIST CHILD. A STORY FOR CHRISTMAS EVE.
IX. A CHRISTMAS SONG.
The book opens with a gentle reminder that the holiday season can be both joyous and confusing for parents trying to choose gifts that truly support a child's growth. It argues that simple, sturdy toys encourage creativity and self‑directed play far better than flashy, overly complex items, and it frames every suggestion in the language of early education. Readers will find a calm, practical tone that blends caring advice with the proven principles of kindergarten teaching.
In the following sections the author offers age‑specific lists, from soft linen picture books and rubber animals for toddlers to blocks, unpainted wooden figures and sand tables for preschoolers. Each recommendation comes with brief ideas for games and activities that turn ordinary objects into tools for developing observation, language, and logical thinking. The guide feels like a conversation with an experienced educator, inviting mothers to nurture curiosity rather than simply fill a stocking.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (262K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
Jan 21, 2013
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
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