First Lessons in Numbers (Classic Reprint): By the Natural Method: By the Natural Method (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A clear, practical introduction to teaching numbers the Natural Method. This edition presents an arithmetic program for young learners, designed to build a solid foundation before moving to real-world applications. It explains why traditional methods can fail and outlines a sequence that emphasizes understanding number as a system for computation, not just naming objects.

The book lays out early lessons in counting, numbers, and basic operations, with a focus on simple, concrete practice. It advocates introducing the number system itself before tying it to objects, and it shows how to progress from counting to addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in an orderly, logical way. The aim is to help children learn to compute confidently, not just recite numbers.

• Foundational counting to twenty, then to a hundred by tens, fives, and ones


• Introductions to basic operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division


• Plain, child-friendly explanations of signs and equations


• Progressions toward multiplication tables and simple problem-solving

Ideal for readers seeking a traditional, rational approach to early math that emphasizes computation over rote memorization.

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