THE MOTIVE y 



The child should be allowed to investigate freely in nature 

 whatever his interest suggests. This sympathy with birds, 

 insects, plants, and even inanimate nature is one of the most 

 desirable things he can get from nature-study. If nothing 

 more it ought to make him happier in this wonderful and 

 beautiful world. 



If we utilize as we should these natural interests or innate 

 impulses of the child, we have enough of stimulus or motive 

 to vitalize nature-study. 



