Give Your Child a Superior Mind
A Program for the Preschool Child
by Siegfried Engelmann
4/5
Simon & Schuster 317 pages January 1, 1966
Co-authored with Therese Engelmann, this groundbreaking book teaches parents how to play games and teach concepts to children from birth to five years of age. Based on the principles of Direct Instruction, it provides a structured program for developing cognitive skills in preschool children through everyday interactions and purposeful play.
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This is where it all started, bookworms. Before Engelmann became famous for Direct Instruction in schools, he wrote this guide for parents who wanted to give their little ones a head start. The core idea is simple but powerful: you don't need to wait for school to start teaching your kid how to think. The book is packed with games and activities designed to build reasoning, language, and problem-solving skills in children from birth to five. It's not about drilling flashcards — it's about structured play that actually develops cognitive ability. Written in the 1960s, some of the cultural references feel dated, but the instructional principles are timeless. If you're a parent who believes early childhood is the most critical window for learning (spoiler: it is), this is essential reading. Four worms — a classic that laid the foundation for everything Engelmann built after.
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