FIRST GRADE SUGGESTIONS TO TEACHERS 



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modified as to take hold of these conditions, unfold them 

 to the child, and put fuller, richer meaning into them. 



Social Activities. Among the many things which children 

 may do in connection with their work in nature study during 

 the year, the following activities are suggested : 



Study an ant bed. 



Collect cocoons, wasp nests, insect specimens, etc. 



Make cardboard houses and shelters of animals studied. 



USEFUL THINGS MADE BY FIRST GRADE PUPILS 



Bring the eggs of a frog or toad to school ; they may be 

 hatched if kept in a vessel of water. 



Get a hen to set and hatch where the pupils can watch and 

 care for her. 



Visit many places of activity, stores, factories, etc. 



Take frequent field lessons. 



Make a school garden and keep it in good condition. 



Draw, or model in clay, things studied. 



Dramatize animals and other things studied. 



