THE ONLY PERFECTED BIBLE KINDERGARTEN METHOD FOR THE HOME AND SCHOOL
“Bible Object Lessons and Songs for Little Ones,”
By LILLIE E. AFFOLTER and F. E. BELDEN. Specially Prepared for Mothers and Teachers. One for each Sabbath in the year, each lesson accompanied by suggestions to mothers and teachers. And Hymns, written specially for the Lessons. Superb 6 x 8 half-tones, with colored plate. Showing how to use the kindergarten material when teaching the lessons. I have examined with great interest the beautiful volume of “Bible Object Lessons and Songs.” I am sure it cannot fail of being helpful in the extreme, not only to primary teachers, but to mothers of little children. I have already gotten some very suggestive hints from it, to use in my work as a teacher of teachers. It will give me pleasure to introduce it to the members of our Primary Teacher’s Union, of which I am president, and also to the Presbyterian teachers at large, through the columns of the Westminster Teacher. Our teachers meet each Wednesday afternoon to discuss primary methods, and depend upon me, as their president, to introduce new things. I shall be glad to show the blocks and material and ways of using them. ISABELLA MACDONALD ALDEN (PANSY), 625 Maryland Ave., N. E., Washington, D. C. Author of “The King’s Daughter,” “Esther Reid,” “Grandpa’s Darlings,” etc., etc., and editor of “The Pansy.” I am exceedingly pleased with the “Bible Object Lessons and Songs.” Enclosed is my notice of it in the Baptist Superintendent for Dec. (1892). I have also noticed it in the Teacher for Dec. “Bible Object Lessons and Songs for Little Ones,” is the attractive title of a handsome quarto volume by Lillie E. Affolter and F. E. Belden. It is the first of a series, and covers the life and words of Christ in fifty-two illustrated lessons, accompanied by thirty original hymns and songs, and thirty-one large engravings from the famous ‘Hoffman series.’ We have given this work very careful examination, closely scrutinizing the text and the teaching, and singing each of the pieces of music. The steps in the teaching are natural and progressive; the music is good and pleasing, and adapted to little children, and the illustrations are beautiful. Followed with the aid of the Kindergarten material recommended, and taught in the evidently devotional and reverent spirit of the authors, there cannot fail to be advancement in knowledge and a true instilling of precious truth. We most heartily commend the work.” Office Editor, Official Periodicals American Baptist Publication Society, 1420 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. I have given careful thought to “Bible Object Lessons and Songs,” and write to express my hearty appreciation of the book and of the work that it marks out. It is a beautiful volume. The illustrations are superb. The plan of teaching by objects seems here to be brought to perfection. The suggestions concerning the use of objects are such as can readily be followed by intelligent mothers and teachers, and if followed, the task of teaching will become a pleasure to teacher as well as to children. The substance of the teaching, so far as I have been able to examine the lessons, is not only of excellent quality, but in its presentation it is made attractive and interesting. I hope the book may have a large circulation. Editor “Westminster (Presbyterian) Teacher,” 1332 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. I am very pleasantly impressed with its plan, its illustrations, and its arrangement, stating truths, following them by judicious questions, and furnishing plain suggestions for use of objects. I am sure primary teachers (including mothers) will be delighted with it, and find it very helpful. REV. A. E. DUNNING, D. D., Editor “Congregationalist,” Boston, Mass. I have carefully looked over your beautiful “Bible Object Lessons and Songs.” I am a great believer in all good object teaching, and when it is applied as it is in this book to the truths of the blessed Word, it cannot fail to do much good. For mothers who want the best way of interesting their little ones, I can think of no better method, and for all teachers who teach the life of our blessed Lord, this book will prove a real godsend. The work is well done, and the general make-up of the book all that could be wished for. Vice Pres. and Supt. New York City Missions, founded 1827. I have gladly and thoroughly examined “Bible Object Lessons and Songs.” The whole book is a practical and beautiful blending of Kindergarten methods and real Scripture teaching. Happy the child who may receive it as a birthday gift or a Christmas treasure; happy the mother and the home whose Sabbath day is made a delight by its use. For primary teachers it is inspiring and helpful, and when complete, the series will be a valuable addition to the few books wholly devoted to primary work. The correct and exquisite engravings, the songs well adapted to the range of children’s voices, are an added charm. MRS. JOHN A. MILLER (“FAITH LATIMER”), 1209 First St., Louisville, Ky., author of Primary Lessons in “Sunday School Times.” Quarto size, beautifully printed on enameled and super-calendered paper. Of BINDING, models of modesty and beauty, from plain board covers to elegant panel sides, gilt edges. Of Kindergarten Material, prepared so that any mother or teacher can illustrate the lessons. the delight of children, and the most convenient for teachers. PREPAID, BY MAIL OR EXPRESS. Olive Board Covers, White Edges, 7½ x 10, $1.50 Blue Cloth, Ink Titles, “ ” “ ”, 2.00 Aluminum and Brown, Colored Plate, Super-Calendered Paper, Lemon Edges, 9 x 11½, 2.75 Green and Gold, Extra Cloth, Panel Sides, Colored Plate, Enameled Paper, Gilt Edges, 9 x 11½, 3.75 Kindergarten Material (3 boxes) to Illustrate Lessons, 1.75 NOT PREPAID, BY EXPRESS OR FREIGHT. Round Hard-top Table with Folding Legs and Inside Cabinet for Material; Seats Eight and Teacher, $3.75 8 Red 12-inch Chairs for Children, each, .50 1 Blue 14-inch Chair for Teacher, .60 When the three boxes of Kindergarten Material are ordered with the book in any style of binding, purchaser will receive a beautiful premium, “PORTFOLIO OF BLACKBOARD SKETCHES ON THE LIFE OF CHRIST,” to aid mothers, teachers, and children in drawing. ONE competent mother or leading primary worker wanted in EVERY CHURCH to act as our representative, until every school and home is supplied. Send for Circulars and LIBERAL TERMS to Canvassers, Primary Teachers, and Sabbath-schools ordering in quantities. A Beautiful Prospectus, with full instructions to agents, only 75 cents, postpaid, to be credited on first order for ten books. No previous experience in agency business necessary. Order of your State Tract Society, or REVIEW & HERALD, Battle Creek, Mich.