A Manual of Elementary Instruction (Classic Reprint)

E. A. Sheldon

ISBN 10: 133142514X / ISBN 13: 9781331425144

Published by Forgotten Books, 2022

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book presents a systematic series of Elementary Instruction for use in public and private schools, based upon the educational philosophies and methods of educators like Pestalozzi and fellow reformers. The author provides a curriculum that guides teachers through a programme of object lessons, colour, moral instruction, and lessons on animals and plants. This book details simple steps to introduce these concepts to children between the ages of four and seven. It also includes guidance on managing the classroom, encouraging student participation, and evaluating student learning. The author further includes a series of model lessons and sketches of lessons in the first three steps of the curriculum. These provide invaluable examples for teachers to refer to for their own lesson planning. The author advocates for a child-centered approach to education that emphasizes observation, experimentation, and discussion. This book offers a wealth of practical advice and support for teachers seeking to implement these principles in their classrooms. 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.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Manual of Elementary Instruction (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 133142514X
• ISBN 13: 9781331425144
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
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Synopsis

This instructional guide offers a graduate course of object lessons designed to train the senses and develop the faculties of children.

It blends hands‑on drawing, early reading, and phonics with purposeful activities that build observation, memory, and taste in design.

The book presents a progression from simple shape and line work to more complex compositions, using sticks, lines, and later curved forms to foster inventive drawing. It emphasizes teacher guidance, student exploration, and the value of taste and unity in design, with structured steps and plate illustrations to visualize ideas.
What you’ll experience

• Step‑by‑step methods for inventive drawing, from basic combinations to complex figures and curved lines
• Practical guidance on guiding students through memory reproduction, critique, and design choices
• Integrated reading and phonics activities, including letter sounds, syllables, and early word study
• A broad program of studies, including daily schedules, that connect drawing, reading, geography, and moral instruction

This edition serves teachers and school administrators seeking a comprehensive, classroom‑tested approach to early geometry, visual thinking, and language basics—delivered in clear, actionable lessons and classroom routines.
Ideal for readers of foundational education methods and anyone interested in the history of elementary schooling, object lessons, and the development of young learners’ perceptual and creative abilities.

About the Author

1817-1903