The principle of self-activity is carefully developed,
The action rhymes given impress the children and give variety to the reading lesson. But since reading isn't all poetry, all other phases of sound methods of teaching are employed. Especial attention is called to the system of phonics developed. It is rational and wonderfully effective.
The Theory of Multiple Sense Appeal is carefully applied. Every avenue of approach has been taken—the eye, the hand, the ear—all are used to make the appeal broader and more interesting. No sound psychological precept has been omitted.
The Horace Mann Readers have successfully combined all the approved methods of teaching reading.
The material is new and varied. The books contain clear and vivid images, whole situations and self activity, which appeals to the child. They also afford the teacher every possible suggestion and convenience in respect to method.
Daily Lesson Plans, the teacher's manual for these readers, gives minute directions for each day's lesson.
LONGMANS, GREEN, AND CO., PUBLISHERS
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