Sewing and brush work in the kindergarten . ise to introducebrush work alternating weeks for experience in applying flat-washes.*Definite directions, however, should be avoided at first. I should ad- * Miss Lanes liquid color has been found to be very practical for this work. vise for the first days experience simply that each child be given agood-sized piece of paper and allowed to cover it with the wash. Forthe second lesson I would suggest that the children first watch theteacher cover a sheet and see that a more pleasing result is obtainedif the strokes are long and each placed beside the


Sewing and brush work in the kindergarten . ise to introducebrush work alternating weeks for experience in applying flat-washes.*Definite directions, however, should be avoided at first. I should ad- * Miss Lanes liquid color has been found to be very practical for this work. vise for the first days experience simply that each child be given agood-sized piece of paper and allowed to cover it with the wash. Forthe second lesson I would suggest that the children first watch theteacher cover a sheet and see that a more pleasing result is obtainedif the strokes are long and each placed beside the other instead ofover it. From this on it is well to have some outline to limit the surfaceto be colored ; sometimes a large circle, at other times a square ;later two circles, etc. For variety, simple outlines of fruits or vegeta-bles, provided they are well proportioned. The friendly criticisms and helpful suggestions of Mr. Henry have led to careful consideration in selecting and arrangingthe outlines and designs here 10


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