This book is a vivid portrait of life in Japanese preschools and elementary schools.
AcknowledgmentsIntroduction11A Brief Background on Japan's Educational System82The Preschool Experience: Play, Community, Reflection183The Whole Child Goes to Elementary School364The Small Group: A Home Base for Children745The Roots of Discipline: Community and Commitment1016Discipline: How Peers and Teachers Manage Misbehavior1247Learning and Caring1498What Is a Successful School?1789Summary: Questions to Ask Ourselves203Appendix: Characteristics of the Preschools Studied215Notes217References228Index241