What Shall We Do Now?: Five Hundred Games and Pastimes
By Dorothy Canfield Fisher
Length9h 47m
About this audiobook
In "What Shall We Do Now?: Five Hundred Games and Pastimes," Dorothy Canfield Fisher compiles an extraordinary repository of activities that reflect early 20th-century recreational culture. This comprehensive guide showcases various games, crafts, and exercises catered to children and families, poised to stimulate the imagination and promote community engagement. Fisher's writing is marked by a clarity and enthusiasm that seamlessly blend instruction with inspiration, encouraging readers to explore and revel in the joys of play. The book not only serves as a practical manual but also encapsulates a pedagogical philosophy emphasizing the importance of leisure in child development during a time when structured activities were gaining prominence amidst societal changes. Dorothy Canfield Fisher, a prominent author and educator, was deeply influenced by her passion for childhood education and experiential learning. Her background in literature and progressive attitudes toward education led her to seek innovative ways to foster creativity in children. Fisher's experiences as a mother and her engagement with the education reform movement further shaped her commitment to promoting wholesome and enriching pastimes. This book is an invaluable resource for parents, educators, and anyone keen to inspire creativity and foster meaningful interactions among children. With its broad scope and practical advice, Fisher's collection not only enriches the lives of its readers but also preserves a vital part of childhood culture, urging us to reconnect with the simple joys of play.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★ 3.0 (93)
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GenreOther
Length9 hrs 47 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 15, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1NEW YORK FREDERICK A. STOKES COMPANY PUBLISHERS
26Caterpillar
2PREFACE
27Honey-Pots
3ILLUSTRATIONS
28Nuts in May
4GAMES FOR A PARTY
29Old Soldier
5French Blind Man's Buff
30My Lady's Clothes
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6Blind Man's Wand
31Here I Bake
7Steps
32The Cobbler
8Still Pond! No More Moving
33Cushion
9Shadow Buff
34The Day's Shopping
10The Donkey's Tail
35Clap In, Clap Out
11The Blind Feeding the Blind
36Neighbors
12Deer Stalking
37Oranges and Lemons, or London Bridge is Falling Down
13Blowing Out the Candle
38General Post
14Apple-Snapping
39Spin the Platter
15Bag and Stick
40Kitchen Utensils
16Puss in the Corner
41Up Jenkins
17Hunt the Slipper
42Hunt the Ring
18The Whistle
43Lady Queen Anne
19He Can Do Little Who Can't Do This
44The Feather
20Thimble
45Russian Scandal, or "Gossip"
21Magic Music
46Advertisements
22Hot and Cold
47Judge and Jury
23The Jolly Miller
48Cross Questions
24Going to Jerusalem
49Ruth and Jacob
25Stir the Mash
50Fly Away!
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