Cartilha Maternal; Ou, Arte De Leitura

''Cartilha Maternal; Ou, Arte De Leitura'' is an educational guide by João de Deus, first published in 1876. This work focuses on teaching reading and writing to children through an intuitive approach, contrasting with traditional rote methods. It emphasizes starting with vowels and constructing meaningful words, advocating for a more engaging learning process. The book was later adopted as the official reading method by the Portuguese parliament in 1888 and played a significant role in expanding public education in Portugal during the early 20th century.