A Graduated Course of Simple Manual Training Exercises, Vol. 1: For Educating the Hand and Eye (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Name: A Graduated Course of Simple Manual Training Exercises, Vol. 1: For Educating the Hand and Eye (Classic Reprint)
Author: William Hewitt
ISBN: 9780484533591

William Hewitt

9780484533591: A Graduated Course of Simple Manual Training Exercises, Vol. 1: For Educating the Hand and Eye (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0484533592 ISBN 13: 9780484533591

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A practical, graduated course to train the hand and eye

This edition presents a four-year program designed for children aged seven to eleven, and centers on hands-on activities that build observation, symmetry, and precise manipulation. It blends drawing with real materials, guiding teachers to foster careful work, clear thinking, and steady improvement without overwhelming young learners.

This book emphasizes learning by doing. Exercises progress from simple manual tasks to more complex constructions, always tying action to thinking and measurement. The aim is to develop habits of attention and accurate work while cultivating a sense of form, proportion, and design.

Structured, progressive activities for both manual skills and drawing competence
Clear guidance on materials, tools, and classroom setup
Integrated lessons that connect drawing terms with hands-on making
Practical, classroom-tested approaches suitable for standard school settings

Ideal for teachers and parents seeking a practical, time-tested approach to physical education of the hand and eye, as part of a broader program of elementary education.

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About the Author

William Hewitt is professor of history at West Chester University in West Chester, Pennsylvania. He is the author of a number of articles on Native Americans and the West.

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