Catalogue . n. The kindergarten is the beginning of the childs coursein school. Its function is so important that it ought to receive specialattention. Here the child enters before he has been subject to any in-fluence of school, and is susceptible. Fixity of brain action has not yetbeen established. Habits of industry, order, attention to useful linesof thought, freedom of expression, and correct deportment, can beworked for at this time with the least resistance. In the kindergarten the way to interest children and to hold their atten-tion is best illustrated. Interest and attention are the
Catalogue . n. The kindergarten is the beginning of the childs coursein school. Its function is so important that it ought to receive specialattention. Here the child enters before he has been subject to any in-fluence of school, and is susceptible. Fixity of brain action has not yetbeen established. Habits of industry, order, attention to useful linesof thought, freedom of expression, and correct deportment, can beworked for at this time with the least resistance. In the kindergarten the way to interest children and to hold their atten-tion is best illustrated. Interest and attention are the conditions of alleducation. THE KINDERGARTEN The members of the Senior class in the Normal Schoolobserve in the Kindergarten. The Kindergartiler givesthis class a careful statement of the principles and theoryinvolved, and instructs in the occupations relating toprimary work. EXPENSES The advantages of the school are offered free to allwho declare their intention to teach in the common schools of this 1892-93] • Kindergarten 19 Necessary text-books are provided without are advised to purchase a few reference books. The average cost of board and washing is about $ week. The total average cost per pupil, not includingamount paid for clothing and traveling expenses, is thusless than $200 per year. Some do their own housework and reduce the ex-penses of the board to one-half or two-thirds the sumnamed above. Comfortable rooms and good board can be securedafter the students arrive at Willimantic. At the begin-ning of the term the Principal will be found at theNormal School Rooms, and will assist newcomers infinding boarding places. VISITORS All departments are open to visitors interested in edu-cation. Teachers from schools of the State are especiallywelcome. GRADUATION The diploma is awarded to those who attain the re-quired standard of scholarship in every prescribed sub-ject and exhibit a fair degree of skill in teaching andgoverning children and pass
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