Originally Posted by islandofapples
Originally Posted by CCN
Originally Posted by islandofapples
Or, are you a fan of leaving preschoolers alone and just letting them figure things out as they go?

This.

A) you won't create a bad experience by being too eager about their advanced abilities,

and

B) child-led learning happens faster and sticks more than parent-led.

Where does Dora-led (etc.) fit into the picture? Or LeapPad-led... or book-led? There are devices and books that teach her stuff, so I'm not sure it's different than me showing her new things. She seeks out the shows, books, and toys herself and wants to use them / watch them.

If she seeks them out, I'd consider this child led. My definition of child led is anything (electronic, paper, etc.) that your child wants to do, Vs. something you "assign" her. I sat for hours with my DD with books, but she would toddle after me book in hand and tug at my pant leg, rather than me scooping her up from the floor and bringing her to the books.

Last edited by CCN; 12/12/12 09:47 PM.