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Miscellaneous 



Rocks. Stars. Sun. Moon. Attention should be called to the 

 phases of the moon. Reference to the Great Dipper may be made. 



Supposed visit to the seashore, mentioning such interesting 

 objects as crabs, sea weed, star-fish, shells. 



Sheep, leading to the study of wool. 



Fig. 3. Little Rainmakers. 



March, April, May, June 

 Plant Life 



Recognition of wild flowers. Lessons on special flowers; the 

 dandelion, violet, and cherry or apple blossoms are particularly 

 good. 



Recognition of common garden flower. 



Study of germinating pea; home germination and classwork. 

 Peas may be grown on netting over a glass of water ; also in saw- 

 dust. 



This work should be begun during April. 



