The Infant System

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The Infant System

by Samuel Wilderspin

EN·~11 hours·68 chapters

Chapters

68 total
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THE INFANT SYSTEM, - FOR - DEVELOPING THE INTELLECTUAL AND MORAL POWERS OF ALL CHILDREN, - FROM ONE TO SEVEN YEARS OF AGE - BY SAMUEL WILDERSPIN, INVENTOR OF THE SYSTEM OF INFANT TRAINING.

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PREFACE

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[Illustration]

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A FEW TESTIMONIALS TO THE INFANT SYSTEM.

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THE INFANT SYSTEM.

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CHAPTER I. - RETROSPECT OF MY CAREER.

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CHAPTER II. - JUVENILE DELINQUENCY.

39:37
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CHAPTER III. - CAUSES OF EARLY CRIME.

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CHAPTER IV. - REMEDY FOR EXISTING EVILS.

44:02
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CHAPTER V. - PRINCIPLES OF INFANT EDUCATION.

43:08

Description

A thoughtful treatise on early childhood education, this work offers a window into a century‑old vision of shaping young minds and characters before they even begin formal schooling. Written by a lifelong devotee who has overseen the care of tens of thousands of children, it blends personal experience with systematic observation, revealing how simple, everyday activities can nurture intellect and virtue. The author’s reverence for moral teachings and his belief that early habits determine later conduct set the tone for the whole volume.

The text lays out clear, practical exercises designed for children aged one to seven, emphasizing patience, observation, and consistent moral guidance. Readers will hear vivid anecdotes from the author’s own schools, along with testimonials that illustrate both the enthusiasm and the skepticism such a program has provoked. By the end of the first part, listeners gain a solid grasp of the foundational principles that underlie the system’s approach.

Ideal for educators, parents, and anyone curious about the roots of modern pedagogy, this recording brings historical insight to life, inviting reflection on how early learning shapes the whole person.

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Full title

The Infant System For Developing the Intellectual and Moral Powers of all Children, from One to Seven years of Age

Language

en

Duration

~11 hours (682K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2004-02-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the author

Samuel Wilderspin

Samuel Wilderspin

1791–1866

A pioneering British educator, he helped shape the early infant school movement by arguing that young children learn best through activity, play, and carefully guided instruction. His ideas spread widely in the 19th century through schools, training, and influential writing.

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