Publisher's Synopsis
The Young Child's Lesson Book Or What Shall I Learn First? is a book written by William Cort and published in 1855. The book is designed to provide a plain and easy method for young children to learn how to read well at sight. The author recognizes that children are often overwhelmed with the sheer amount of information they are expected to learn, and so he has provided a simple and straightforward approach to teaching them the basics of reading.The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of reading. The first section focuses on the alphabet, and provides a clear and concise explanation of each letter and its corresponding sound. The subsequent sections gradually build on this foundation, introducing new words and more complex sentence structures as the child progresses.Throughout the book, Cort emphasizes the importance of repetition and practice. He provides numerous exercises and drills to help children reinforce what they have learned, and encourages parents and teachers to take an active role in their child's education.Overall, The Young Child's Lesson Book Or What Shall I Learn First? is a valuable resource for anyone looking to teach young children how to read. Its clear and concise approach, combined with its emphasis on repetition and practice, make it an effective tool for helping children develop the skills they need to become confident and proficient readers.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.
