History of the McGuffey Reader | The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation

In this segment from "The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation" you'll learn more about the McGuffey Reader. Season 4 Episode 87.

[@cynthiahadley3917]

Brilliant minds developed because of these amazing readers!!! Encore to public schools!!!

[@TinaHyde]

I’ve lived a mile away from the McGuffey Wildlife Preserve, and extension of our local metro parks system here in NE Ohio, for 13 years and never bothered to check it out until today. It’s adjacent to the property of McGuffey’s boyhood home. Hopped on here when I got home to learn more about him. I had heard of the McGuffey Reader before but didn’t know much else about him. What a wonderful person he was! Now I want to learn more!

[@aq1538]

McGuffey was a Christian and understood the importance of Scripture and the training up of children. Before McGuffey the New England Primer and the Bible were used to teach reading and doctrine in America.

[@ThesmartestTem]

We homeschool using McGuffey!

[@mrs.cracker4622]

We did also. 🙂

[@DougGrinbergs]

1:22 reading + morals, virtues - honesty, thrift, kindness

[@mcguffeymath]

That’s my great, great, great grandfather!😊

[@lindsayhengehold5341]

Love these books!

[@DougGrinbergs]

I Iearned of the McGuffey Reader at Four Mike Historic Park in Denver

[@simplyimpish1055]

Madame Alexander made a composition doll in 1937 named Ana McGuffey. I believe she is a character in the books. The purpose for the doll was to encourage girls to read his books. 💖

[@jilliestorm9079]

McGuffey readers rock!

[@jeremystillwell3546]

Great Video! Only 943 views?!?!

[@TheHenryFord]

We're glad you enjoyed the video!

[@davidsoto4394]

Excellent video.

[@AndiLawson27]

Who is this host? He looks so familiar but I can't figure out why.

[@TheHenryFord]

The host is Mo Rocca!