. Gymnastic stories and plays for primary schools; physical excercises for the first two years of school . peated each timebefore taking the position. Change from one prepara-tory command to another, so as to accustom the class tolisten and obey directions. All arm positions, with the exception of the first, are to betaken while standing. If desired, the second can be prac-tised upon at first while sitting. 1. Hands Clasped on Desk. Sitting in upright position, clasp hands on edge of desk in front. Signals \ Position. \ Hands Down. SIGNALS FOR RISING AND SITTING. IT 2. Hands on Hips. Bring han


. Gymnastic stories and plays for primary schools; physical excercises for the first two years of school . peated each timebefore taking the position. Change from one prepara-tory command to another, so as to accustom the class tolisten and obey directions. All arm positions, with the exception of the first, are to betaken while standing. If desired, the second can be prac-tised upon at first while sitting. 1. Hands Clasped on Desk. Sitting in upright position, clasp hands on edge of desk in front. Signals \ Position. \ Hands Down. SIGNALS FOR RISING AND SITTING. IT 2. Hands on Hips. Bring hands to a firm position on hips, with fingers closetogether in front and thumbs back. The forearm andhand should form a straight line. Signals i Position. I Hands Down. 3. Hands Clasped in Front. Clasp hands loosely in front, with arms hanging. Signals [Position. (Hands Down. 4. Hands Clasped Behind. Clasp hands loosely behind, with arms hanging. Signals {Position. (Hands Down. 5. Arms Folded Behind. Fold arms behind, at waist, with a firm grasp. Signals . [Position. Arms Doiun. BLACKBOAKD TREES IN A STORM. 19 TREES IN A STORM. The great oak trees of the forest feel the coming of astorm. At first little zephyrs bend each tree top from rightto left. Later a gentle breeze makes the delicate leavesquiver. As the v^ind rises, the branches sway to and fro andfinally the great tree trunks are bent forward by the strongwind. I. Rising. II. Breathing-. Blowing of Wind. Inhale through the nose and exhale slowly through the mouthmaking a sound as of wind blowing. Blow three timesafter each Blow. III. Head Bending Right and Left .... 6 Swaying of Top of the head alternately from right to left with a slow, . \^f^-\up. IV. Hand Relaxing 4 Quivering of Leaves. With arms hanging loosely at sides, shake the hands in all directions. Begin gently at first, increase the force, then gradually decrease it. Eepeat the whole after breathing


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