WHAT NATURE-STUDY DOES FOR THE TEACHER. 



How the nature-study bogy was created; Lack of time; 

 lack of training; exhausted nerves; lack of material; lack 

 of appreciation of the value of comradeship between pupil 

 and teacher; litters the schoolroom; not a part of the 

 regular routine. 



Lack of time.— nature-study not another study. A help 

 in other studies. Use of recess. Busy work. 



Lack of training. — How training may be gained. Sympa- 

 thy in place of training. 



Exhausted nerves. — Out-of-door interests the best of 

 remedies. The annoyance of discipline obviated. 



Lack of material. — It is a part of nature-study for the 

 pupils to provide material. The testimony of teachers on 

 this point. 



The value of companionship between pupil and teacher. — 

 The effect of discipline. The salutary effects upon pupil 

 and teacher that comes from the latter learning to say, "I 

 do not know." 



A study not a part of the regular routine is a rest, a help 

 in discipline, an aid and an inspiration to teacher and pupil. 



Nature-study properly conducted is a great aid to dis- 

 cipline. The testimony of thousands of teachers on this 

 point. The reasons: Sympathy; comradeship; new in- 

 terests; absorbing occupation. 



