Teaching elementary school subjects . mary Group Object Sought.—Since the agriculture suitable for pupilsof the primary grades must necessarily be treated largelyfrom the standpoint of nature study, Httle need be said inthis chapter concerning this group. The chief object here isthe cultivation of a love for living, growing things; and itmatters little what is studied so long as it is something thatappeals to the child, and the more senses through which theappeal is made the richer will be the experience example, the smooth, shiny, red pop-corn, if followed toits predestined end,
Teaching elementary school subjects . mary Group Object Sought.—Since the agriculture suitable for pupilsof the primary grades must necessarily be treated largelyfrom the standpoint of nature study, Httle need be said inthis chapter concerning this group. The chief object here isthe cultivation of a love for living, growing things; and itmatters little what is studied so long as it is something thatappeals to the child, and the more senses through which theappeal is made the richer will be the experience example, the smooth, shiny, red pop-corn, if followed toits predestined end, will appeal through five senses. Selection of Vegetables and Flowers.—In selecting thevegetables and flowers to grow in the primary gardens somewith large seeds should be chosen for the children to plantand some with small seeds should be planted by the teacheror older pupils for children to enjoy—some for beauty ofcolor, some for fragrance, and some to touch the appetite. Of course the seeds should be properly planted and well. L\er}bod\out it the country school. May such days increase
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