Primary Object Lessons: For Training the Senses and Developing the Faculties of Children; A Manual of Elementary Instruction for Parents and Teachers (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

N. A. Calkins

9780332980539: Primary Object Lessons: For Training the Senses and Developing the Faculties of Children; A Manual of Elementary Instruction for Parents and Teachers (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0332980537 ISBN 13: 9780332980539

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Develop children's powers of observation through practical object lessons. Turn everyday objects into active learning with this step-by-step guide.

This book offers a clear, child-centered approach for training the senses and shaping young minds. It presents methods teachers and parents can use to move from merely memorizing facts to developing careful attention, reasoning, and language through guided activities and real-life examples.

Built around simple, concrete demonstrations, the material emphasizes observing, questioning, and explaining the world. It shows how to structure lessons that engage feelings, morals, and daily experiences while building a sturdy foundation for later study in language, reading, and arithmetic.

Practical, classroom-ready lesson ideas that connect objects, observation, and thinking skills
Step-by-step guidance on how to lead discussions and foster curiosity
Methods that integrate moral development and reverence with everyday learning
Strategies for adapting activities to various ages and classroom settings

Ideal for educators and parents seeking a thoughtful, philosophy-based approach to early education that emphasizes the learner's active engagement.

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