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Letters from Rural Children, 1900-1920

By: Norah L. Lewis

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Letters from Rural Children, 1900-1920

By: Norah L. Lewis

In letters written to the children's pages of newspapers, we hear the clear and authentic voices of real children who lived in rural Canada and Newfoundland between 1900 and 1920. Children tell us about their families, their schools, jobs, and communities and the suffering caused by the terrible costs of World War I. We read of shared common experiences of isolation, hard work, few amenities, limited educational opportunities, restricted social life, and heavy responsibilities, but also of satisfaction over skills mastered and work performed. Though often hard, children's lives reflected a hopeful and expanding future, and their letters recount their skills and determination as well as family lore and community histories.

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Wilfrid Laurier Univ. Press

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ISBN 10

0889202605

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9780889202603

Freedom to Play

We Made Our Own Fun

By: Norah L. Lewis

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Freedom to Play

We Made Our Own Fun

By: Norah L. Lewis

Recollections of older Canadians, selections from writings by Canadian authors and letters written by children indicate that for most children play was then, as now, an essential part of childhood." "In both rural and urban settings, children were generally free to explore their environment. Their games were usually self-organized and physically active, and they frequently made their own toys and equipment. Their lives were busy, but there was always time for play, always time for fun." "Norah Lewis has provided an entertaining view of the toys, games and activities in Canada and pre-confederate Newfoundland from approximately 1900 through 1955"--Jacket

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Wilfrid Laurier Univ. Press

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0889204063

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9780889204065

Dear Editor and Friends

Letters from Rural Women of the North-West, 1900-1920

By: Norah L. Lewis

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Letters from Rural Women of the North-West, 1900-1920

By: Norah L. Lewis

How did women in the early twentieth century, newly arrived in North-West Canada, cope with their strange new lives — so very different from the lives they used to lead? How did they see themselves and their role in frontier life? In the early twentieth century, drawn west by the promise of free land, economic success or religious and political freedom, women moved from eastern Canada and overseas to farms and ranches in North-West Canada. They discovered that it was not the utopia touted by government propaganda or land agents. They also discovered that there was a select but diverse group of rural women who shared their common experiences of isolation, of hard work and duty, of poverty and neglect. But, more importantly, they shared knowledge of independence and self-reliance and of pride in what they had accomplished. Through letters written to the women’s pages in agricultural newspapers, they forged a vital network that supported, encouraged and educated women in ways to improve their rural lives. Their letters show how these rural women made significant and vital contributions to the settlement and development of the Canadian North-West.

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184

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Wilfrid Laurier Univ. Press

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0889202877

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9780889202870

Special Educational Needs, Inclusion And Diversity

By: Cline, Tony,Frederickson, Norah

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Special Educational Needs, Inclusion And Diversity

By: Cline, Tony,Frederickson, Norah

Special Educational Needs, Inclusion and Diversity is the definitive handbook for student teachers, newly qualified teachers, trainee educational psychologists, SENCO's and SEN Specialist Teachers.

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666

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McGraw-Hill Education (UK)

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0335221467

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9780335221462

Freedom to Play

We Made Our Own Fun

By: Norah L. Lewis

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We Made Our Own Fun

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“When we were children we made our own fun” is a frequent comment from those who were children in pre-television times. But what games, activities and amusements did children enjoy prior to the mid-1950s? Recollections of older Canadians, selections from writings by Canadian authors and letters written to the children’s pages of agricultural publications indicate that for most children play was then, as now, an essential part of childhood. Through play, youngsters developed the physical, mental and emotional skills that helped them cope with life and taught them to get along with other children. In both rural and urban settings, children were generally free to explore their environment. They were sent outdoors to play by both parents and teachers. Their games were generally self-organized and physically active, with domestic animals acting as important companions and playmates. Children frequently made their own toys and equipment, and, since playing rather than winning was important, most children were included in games. Special days, holidays and organizations for children and youth provided welcome breaks from daily routines. Their lives were busy, but there was always time for play, always time for fun. Norah Lewis has provided an entertaining view of the toys, games and activities in Canada and pre-confederate Newfoundland from approximately 1900 through 1955. Her book will be of interest to historians, educators and sociologists, as well as anyone who lived through, or wants to know more about,those early years in Canada, and the games children used to play.

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Wilfrid Laurier Univ. Press

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0889207313

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9780889207318

I Want to Join Your Club

Letters from Rural Children, 1900-1920

By: Norah L. Lewis

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Dear Editor and Friends

Letters from Rural Women of the North-West, 1900-1920

By: Norah L. Lewis

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Letters from Rural Women of the North-West, 1900-1920

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