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land" (Vol. II.); "How the Little Boy Got a New 

 Shirt," "The Child's World," and "The Rhyme of 

 the New Dress," in an old copy of Primary Education. 



For games, in "Marching Plays," by Grey Burle- 

 son, was a " Flock of Sheep " that the children thought 

 great fun; while dividing the little folks into flocks, 

 each with a shepherd, whom they followed wherever 

 he led, was a favorite recreation. 



But Christmas came on with the stories of the 

 shepherds and the Christ-Child, the making of little 

 gifts to take home, and the singing of the dear old 

 carols. When this happy time was over, someone 

 who peeped into Miss Clare's note-book read: 



ANIMAL STUDY FOR DECEMBER 

 OBJECT 



1 To familiarize the children with another domestic animal. 



2 To lead them to trace manufactured articles back to the 

 raw products. 



3 To awaken gratitude and love for the kindly care that is 

 given them. 



RESULTS 



The children seemed to have a better comprehension of the 

 Christmas Story, and enjoyed the songs more than any previous 

 class. 



