02248cam a22003133u 4500 37020 UtSlPG 20260610133838.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 LB Sully, James, 1842-1923 Children's Ways : Being selections from the author's "Studies of childhood," with some additional matter Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-08-09 Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Children's Ways" by James Sully is a psychological examination of childhood behaviors and thought processes written in the late 19th century. The work delves into various aspects of children's play and imagination, focusing on how their minds engage with the world around them through both fantasy and serious inquiry. It aims to bridge the gap between scholarly discussions of child psychology and the interests of a general audience, making it accessible to those curious about childhood development. The opening of the book discusses the vibrant world of children's imagination and play, highlighting how children engage in make-believe and transform their surroundings through creativity. Sully observes that children possess a natural inclination for fanciful thinking, sometimes expressing profound thoughts about objects and phenomena they encounter. They attribute life and emotion to inanimate things, enjoy exploring roles through play, and create vivid narratives that reflect their perceptions of reality. This blend of imagination and inquiry reveals the complex ways children interpret their experiences and highlights the richness of their inner worlds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Child development Child psychology https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37020 77860 77860