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MILLER'S MIND TRAINING for CHILDREN
CONTENTS—BOOK ONE
A FIRST WORD TO READERS
TRAINING THE SENSES
TO DEVELOP THE SENSE OF TOUCH
TRAINING THE EAR
TRAINING THE SENSE OF SIGHT
THE SENSES OF TASTE AND SMELL
DEVELOPING THE OBSERVATION
ATTENTION AND CONCENTRATION
This guide offers parents a hands‑on way to sharpen their child’s thinking by turning everyday play into purposeful training. Over fifty simple games are organized around the five senses, each built on clear, scientific principles so the activities feel like fun rather than work. From “Hide the Watch” that hones touch to “Blind Man’s Ears” that refines hearing, the exercises guide children to notice, measure, and remember details they might otherwise overlook. The book also includes brief visual and mental tests that let families track progress without any special equipment.
All games can be set up with common household items, making rainy‑day entertainment both affordable and educational. Parents are encouraged to join in, using the structured activities to model concentration, attention, and healthy habits such as deep breathing and proper rest. By weaving these exercises into play, children develop stronger memory, sharper observation, and a confident mindset that supports schoolwork and everyday problem solving.
Full title
Miller's Mind training for children Book 1 (of 3) A practical training for successful living; Educational games that train the senses A practical training for successful living; Educational games that train the senses
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (139K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by MFR, David E. Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Release date
2017-05-30
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
These early-20th-century books turn learning into play, using games and exercises to build attention, memory, and observation in children. Their practical, upbeat approach reflects an author deeply interested in how young minds grow.
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