The Language and Thought of the Child

"The Language and Thought of the Child" by Jean Piaget explores how children's thinking develops alongside their language skills. Piaget believed that as children grow, their ability to understand and manipulate the world matures through stages, from simple reflexes to complex reasoning. Language plays a crucial role, serving as a tool that reflects and influences their cognitive development. He emphasized that children's understanding of concepts evolves first through action and interaction before being expressed verbally. The book highlights the interconnected growth of language and thought, showing that children actively construct their understanding of the world through stages of development.