Primary Object Lessons: For a Graduated Course of Development, a Manual for Teachers and Parents, With Lessons for the Proper Training of the Faculties of Children (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

N. A. Calkins

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267223781 ISBN 13: 9780267223787

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Primary Object Lessons offers a practical path for early education that centers on developing children’s observing powers through concrete, object-based lessons.

This manual guides teachers and parents in applying a natural, simple, and philosophical approach to primary education, aiming to cultivate the faculties of young minds over a multi-year plan. It emphasizes showing how to teach, not just what to teach, with a focus on observation, classification, and real-world activities.

The book draws on international ideas and local practice, presenting a graduated course designed to precede book-led study. It shows how to integrate lessons on form, color, number, size, and other early topics within a coherent, orderly sequence. Readers will find guidance on presenting material, conducting lessons, and adapting the methods to varying classroom and home environments. The aim is to equip teachers and parents to foster thinking, curiosity, and foundational skills in young learners.

• Grounding in object-based lessons that build observation and reasoning
• Step-by-step guidance on introducing concepts like form, color, number, and place
• Practical advice for classroom and home use, with examples and suggested pacing
• Emphasis on demonstration over rote memorization and on developing the whole child

Ideal for educators and guardians seeking a structured, accessible method to support early intellectual growth and natural development.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267223781
• ISBN 13: 9780267223787
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 414