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This book offers a comprehensive approach to teaching young children to read, drawing upon the methods and philosophies popular in the late 19th century. The author, a seasoned educator, believes that a blend of "word" and "phonic" methods is most effective, enabling children to progress from recognizing whole words to understanding the sounds that make up those words. The text systematically introduces new words and sounds, providing engaging examples and exercises for both reading and writing. The author also emphasizes the importance of language development and the use of pictures as tools for creative expression. Through engaging stories and rich visuals, this book helps children explore the world around them, developing their vocabulary, imagination, and love of learning. This book represents a valuable historical artifact, offering a glimpse into the educational practices of a bygone era and highlighting the enduring principles of effective literacy instruction.
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Mark Bailey is Headmaster of Leeds Grammar School and a Senior Visiting Lecturer at the University of Leeds.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive approach to teaching young children to read, drawing upon the methods and philosophies popular in the late 19th century. The author, a seasoned educator, believes that a blend of "word" and "phonic" methods is most effective, enabling children to progress from recognizing whole words to understanding the sounds that make up those words. The text systematically introduces new words and sounds, providing engaging examples and exercises for both reading and writing. The author also emphasizes the importance of language development and the use of pictures as tools for creative expression. Through engaging stories and rich visuals, this book helps children explore the world around them, developing their vocabulary, imagination, and love of learning. This book represents a valuable historical artifact, offering a glimpse into the educational practices of a bygone era and highlighting the enduring principles of effective literacy instruction. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334128714_0
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