452 NATURE STUDY. 



ing hide and seek. Perhaps some of the children can tell 

 how they dress kitty and play doll with her. 



How kitty is like us. She has life, just as we do. She 

 enjoys or suffers, and can be happy or unhappy. She likes 

 to play, and likes to be petted and loved, as we do. She is 

 " God's creature/' just as we are. 



How we care for kitty. Feed her, give her a soft, warm 

 place to sleep, pet her, treat her kindly. 



Summary. Eead again " My Dear Kitty," encouraging 

 children to discuss it somewhat, to tell what it means,. 



LESSONS III. AND IV. HABITS. DRINKING, EATING, 

 WASHING, SLEEPING. 



Aim. Tell children " To-day we are going to find other 

 ways in which kitty is like us, other things she does which 

 boys and girls do." 



Preparation. Read to the children something like the 



following : 



" Oh ! here is Miss Pussy, 

 She is drinking her milk ; 

 Her coat is as soft 

 And as glossy as silk. 



She sips it all up, 

 With her little lip-lap, 

 Then, wiping her nose, 

 Lies down for a nap." 



Author not known. 



Presentation. Have children see in schoolroom as much 

 as possible. Have them tell with as few questions as pos- 

 sible. 



Drinking. How do we drink ? Lift the cup to our lips 

 and let the water run into our mouth. Have child show 

 how. Watch the cat drink milk. The cat cannot lift up 



