Miller's Mind training for children Book 1 (of 3)

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Miller's Mind training for children Book 1 (of 3)

by William Emer Miller

EN·~2 hours·13 chapters

Chapters

13 total
1

MILLER'S MIND TRAINING for CHILDREN

0:24
2

CONTENTS—BOOK ONE

3:11
3

A FIRST WORD TO READERS

1:43
4

TRAINING THE SENSES

9:31
5

TO DEVELOP THE SENSE OF TOUCH

7:22
6

TRAINING THE EAR

9:38
7

TRAINING THE SENSE OF SIGHT

9:55
8

THE SENSES OF TASTE AND SMELL

20:03
9

DEVELOPING THE OBSERVATION

27:36
10

ATTENTION AND CONCENTRATION

18:16

Description

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.

Details

Full title

Miller's Mind training for children Book 1 (of 3) 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.

About the author

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William Emer Miller

Best known for a three-book guide to developing children’s memory, attention, and observation through games, this early 20th-century educator wrote in a practical, upbeat style aimed at parents and teachers. The books still feel hands-on today, with simple exercises built around everyday play.

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