Rural School Leaflet 787 



evenings? How does one sunset differ from another? Look out into the 

 nights, some starry and some moonlit. 3. Note all the different greens 

 that can be seen in a landscape: the greens of trees; the different crops; 

 a far-away bit of water. Note the touches of rich color that brighten the 

 landscape, all the reds and the yellows. 4. Try to see some bird that is 

 smaller than a sparrow. Many boys and girls never see the very small 

 birds. 5. Look closely to find all the parts of some one flower: a lily of 

 the valley, a tiger lily, a wild rose, or a bluebell. 6. Try to see blossoms 

 on at least one tree. Often young persons do not realize that trees blossom. 

 7. If you have red poppies growing in your garden, arrange some with 

 ripened wheat and see what beautiful color you will have. 8. Notice the 

 best-kept grounds in your neighborhood, and notice the most attractive 

 house inside and out. 9. Look in villages near, or in your own com- 

 munity, for the most attractive garden. 10. Learn to see at a glance when 

 mother or father needs you. When you truly see this your heart will 

 answer the need. 



SOME THINGS TO HEAR 



I. Listen to the early morning sounds. Sound gives to some persons 

 as much joy as does sight. 2. Try to distinguish the different bird notes. 

 3. Listen to the music of the crickets and katydids, and to the sounds 

 of other insects by day and night. 4. Learn to recognize the sounds made 

 by the pines, the rain on the roof, the hail near the close of the summer 

 shower. 5. Listen for the sound of the church bell which may come to 

 you from the village near. 6. Notice how restful and pleasant it is to 

 hear persons speak in low, soft tones. Try to speak in this way when 

 talking to others. 



SOME THINGS TO FEEL 



I. The warm, sweet winds of spring. 2. The touch of a gentle rain 

 on your face. 3. The cool, soft moss in the deep wood. 4. The joy that 

 all clean things give: cleanliness of person; of clothing; of everything in 

 the house or bam. 5. The confidence of your dog when he puts his nose 

 into your hand. 6. The response of the farm animals to your affection. 



SOME THINGS TO TASTE 



I. Good bread and butter. Some persons do not know when butter 

 is good and wonder why the butter they make is not in demand. Learn 

 to tell the difference. 2. Girls should find out how the best bread is made. 

 Do not be satisfied until you know that you can make it. 3. Learn to 

 distinguish quality in apples and other fruit; in vegetables. 4. Learn the 

 value of cool, refreshing, pure water. 



