FOR THE ARBOR DAY PROGRAM 



WE would suggest that you find out as early as possible the date 

 for the observance of Arbor Day, and begin to prepare your 

 plan and your program. 



Start in at once to arouse an interest in Arbor Day. Find out who 

 will furnish trees, shrubs or seeds, or where they may be procured. 

 Clean up the yard thoroughly and destroy all rubbish. 



For some weeks before Arbor Day comes use your morning exercises 

 now and then, or your Friday afternoons, to read or talk to the pupils 

 about Arbor Day, plants, historical trees or in- 

 terest awakening stories. 



Talk with your trustees and various patrons of 

 the school about the subject and try to arrange 

 for a basket picnic; plan to have an all-day en- 

 tertainment, if possible, planting the trees in the 

 forenoon and holding the entertainment in the 

 schoolroom during the afternoon. The teacher 

 will be the best judge, taking into consideration 

 all local conditions, of the conduct of the day's 

 work. 



Just before Arbor Day prepare invitations for 

 everyone in the district, if practicable. Cut 



paper in the form of a large autumn leaf, and have the best writers 

 among your pupils assist in writing the invitations, which should be 

 short and to the point. 



