Excerpt from A Primer The idea of making use of familiar rhymes in teaching reading to children of primary grade is not a new one. We know how universal the knowledge of these rhymes is among children before they enter school; to meet with this known knowledge in their school life is always a pleasure to them. Some of the theories that have been advanced upon this subject have been put into practice by the writer of this book, with such a degree of success as to warrant the belief that the material might be of value to other primary teachers. The book contains a vocabulary differing but slightly from that of other primers, making it possible to use this in connection with other readers. The growth of the vocabulary is slow and progressive. The rhyme is a means of presentation. From the rhyme certain words which do not suggest ideas, such as where, there, this, and what, are easily acquired. The lessons following the rhyme furnish drill. Frequent repetition of words in the sentences is so varied as to avoid monotony. The stories are constructed with the idea of giving training in good oral expression. Certain pictures introduced furnish material for observation and language work. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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Excerpt from Primer This Book of Beginnings, prepared for the very little ones, has for its first consideration the child and the things which he enjoys. His interests are varied and superficial, therefore many subjects are presented. He is held to one subject until he has assimilated but not exhausted it. His joy in his own creative imagination is not overlooked nor limited. The child's power of concentration is slight. Stories and rhymes make a strong appeal to him, and by holding his atten tention increase his ability for continued attention. So the story element predominates, although nature, animals, play mates and the home all have their delightful place in these pages. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.