The Child's Arithmetic: Or The Elements Of Calculation, In The Spirit Of Pestalozzi's Method (1826)

By William Bentley Fowle

Book Overview

The Child's Arithmetic: Or The Elements Of Calculation, In The Spirit Of Pestalozzi�������s Method is a book written by William Bentley Fowle in 1826. It is a comprehensive guide to arithmetic for children, based on the teaching methods of Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi, a Swiss educator who believed in the importance of hands-on learning and the development of critical thinking skills. The book covers all of the fundamental concepts of arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, as well as more advanced topics such as fractions, decimals, and percentages. The author emphasizes the importance of understanding the underlying principles of arithmetic, rather than just memorizing formulas and procedures. The book is written in a clear and concise style, with plenty of examples and exercises to reinforce the concepts being taught. It is designed to be used as a textbook for children in the classroom or at home, and includes a detailed teacher's guide with suggestions for lesson plans and activities. Overall, The Child's Arithmetic is a valuable resource for anyone looking to teach children the fundamentals of arithmetic in a way that is engaging, effective, and aligned with the principles of Pestalozzi's teaching method.For The Use Of Children Between The Ages Of Three And Seven Years.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166943518
• ISBN13: 9781166943516
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 110 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"