""Playtime and Seedtime"" is a book written by Francis Wayland Parker and published in 1898. The book is a collection of essays and articles written by Parker, who was a prominent educator and advocate for progressive education in the late 19th century. The essays cover a wide range of topics related to education, including the importance of play in early childhood development, the role of teachers in fostering creativity and critical thinking, and the need for schools to be more responsive to the needs and interests of students. Parker's writing is characterized by a strong emphasis on the individual needs and abilities of students, and a belief that education should be a process of discovery and self-discovery rather than a rote memorization of facts and figures. Overall, ""Playtime and Seedtime"" is a thought-provoking and inspiring work that continues to be relevant to educators and parents today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.