_The Horace Mann Readers_ are highly organized--words being
developed into independent yet mutually related parts; different stories
being related to other stories; the vocabulary of one lesson being
related to the vocabulary of the lessons preceding and the lessons
following; a system of phonics complete in itself and yet organically
related to the reading matter.
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.