Einstein Never Used Flash Cards

How Our Children Really Learn--and Why They Need to Play More and Memorize Less

By: Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, Roberta Golinkoff

Narrated by: Eliza Foss

Play Is Back

Reassuring to parents and educators, Einstein Never Used Flash Cards shows why - and how - to step away from the cult of achievement and toward a more nurturing home life full of imaginative play and love of learning.

Here's the message that stressed-out parents are craving to hear: It's okay to play!

In fact, it's more than just okay - it's better than drilling academics. After decades of research, scientists and child development experts have come to a clear conclusion: Play is the best way for our children to learn. Children who are prematurely pushed into regimented academic instruction display less creativity and enthusiasm for learning than their peers. Children who memorize isolated facts early in life show no better long-term retention than their peers. Children who learn through play also develop social and emotional skills, which are critical for long-term success.

Somewhere along the line, we've gotten off track by stressing academic products and programs to our preschoolers. Thankfully, Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and Dr. Roberta Michnick Golinkoff have a simple remedy for our children that is based on overwhelming scientific evidence from their own studies and the collective research results of child development experts.

Einstein Never Used Flash Cards goes beyond debunking the myths spread by the accelerated-learning industry. Parents and educators will find a practical guide to introducing complex concepts through smart, simple, and loving play.

For every key area of a child's development (speech, reading, math, social skills, self-awareness, and intelligence), you'll understand how a child's mind actually learns. Then you'll discover exercises (40 in all) that will showcase emerging skills and leave your child smiling today - and prepared for tomorrow.

©2003 Roberta Michnick Golinkoff and Kathy Hirsh-Pasek (P)2012 Audible, Inc.

Best parenting book ever

My first and favourite parenting book, with practical advice for different ages. Totally recommend this book, especially if you’re a stressed out parent wondering if you’re doing enough for your kids!

With teen suicide on the rise maybe we should take a hint and slow down.

Education is of utmost importance to me yet I fully appreciate the viewpoints of the authors.

Their message also helps me to cool it a bit and take some stress off my kids plates. For goodness sakes, my kids are 3 & 5, I’ve been inundating their sweet little brains with my anxieties regarding intelligence.

After all, let’s look at teen suicide on the rise in our society. Maybe we should all take a hint and slow down, let kids play more. Get bored and start creating the reality of their dreams, the ones they make for themselves.

Amazing book! parents and caregivers a must read

this is a phenomenal book! It really gets down to the fundamentals of what we need to do to help children succeed. and it's very simple, play.

Amazing book!

We need more books like this. A school that teaches the lessons in this book are Waldorf and Montessori. Look into them if you’re interested. Also books authored by Kim John Payne. Another book entitled “hunt gather parent” by doucleff and another book entitled conscious parenting by Shefali.

We need to advocate more play as we still keep in mind the importance of education. Not the other way around

Child learning

Where does Einstein Never Used Flash Cards rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Best audio book I have purchased! I needed to read this for a college class and this was the best way for me to accomplish the task with my busy schedule. I LOVE THIS BOOK

What was one of the most memorable moments of Einstein Never Used Flash Cards?

Different perspectives and
Theories explained
Easy to understand and envision