WHAT NATURE-STUDY DOES FOR THE CHILD. 



Develops powers of observation. Differences between 

 the observation of the child and adult. 



Observation should lead to logical thinking. 



Nature-study gives practical and helpful knowledge. 



Agriculture. Horticulture. Hygiene. Medicine. An 

 understanding of natural laws. 



Cultivation of the imagination by nature-study. 



Cultivation of the perception and expression of the truth 

 through nature-study. 



Nature-study cultivates in the child a love of the beauti- 

 ful; a perception and appreciation of color, form, and music. 



Nature-study develops in the child a sensible altruism 

 and humaneness. 



Nature-study gives the child a sense of companionship 

 with life out of doors. The value of this. 



Nature-study provides interesting material for thought 

 which may prove a help and an inspiration in other studies. 



Nature-study is not meant for drill. The pedagogical 

 value of a study that is not a part of the school drill. 



As nature-study is done directly from nature it teaches 

 the true value of books. 



