INTRODUCTION xv 



the plants and trees of New England ; but in localities 

 where these are not found teachers will substitute 

 others which will fit into the lesson story. 



In connection with the lessons in Part III the 

 teacher should become acquainted with the native 

 rock of the locality, and any interesting geological 

 feature to be observed. Whatever the country rock 

 is — conglomerate, sandstone, slate, limestone, 

 marble, granite, gneiss, schist — it should be shown 

 to the children and they should be taught to know 

 it. Where measurements are given, refer for com- 

 parison to some object or distance well known to 

 the pupils. 



It is intended that the memory verse should be 

 read to the class at the beginning of the lesson and 

 learned at the close. The pupils will also have it in 

 the leaflet for constant reference. 



The handwork wdll usually be done at home during 

 the week, but should always be asked for and ex- 

 amined at the beginning of each Sunday's lesson, and 

 referred to from time to time. 



Making collections is a fundamental instinct with 

 children of this age, and is a most important help in 

 the development of their minds. William James 

 says that children form a kinship with the world 

 through handling and arranging what they have thus 

 gathered. Therefore the teacher should encourage 

 them to make the suggested collections and should 

 show decided interest in the results. 



After the teacher has examined the work done by 

 the pupils during the week, either by questions about 

 their collections and observation, or by examination 



