The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-11-12


paration on the part of the teacher
and pupils. Il need not be confined to
the history class-all may have some
part. The children should be made
familiar with a considerable number Of
historical events. so that they can
tell about them readily in their own
words. They should collect pictures
of important people, places and things.
They should make drawings of such
objects as Lincoln's birthplace, the
cabin where Betsy Ross made the
flag. the Bunker Hin Monument, the
Liberty Bell, etc All the relics OF
the neighborhood may be borrowed
for the occasion and be so placed rs
to make the best display.
New Games-Field Day.-The play
ground must not be despised nor
neglected II may be made a power
full factor in keeping up the interest
in the school. High schools and col
leges all over the land make a great
deal Of athletics, keeping in school
by means OF their interest in games
hundreds Of young men who
could otherwise be induced TO
remain. Some condemn the match
games Of football baseball and row.
ing, because of the loss OF time and
other attendant evils. but all are in
favor of good healthy, clean athletics.
All children and most grown people
like to play, and it is right that they
should indulge their liking. II is a
part OF their development. II pro-
perely directed, It may be an important
factor in their education.
When the interest in play is on the
wane and the old games become tire
some. have a new one ready to pro-
pose. Enter into Il with zest yourself.
and see II It will not bring new life
into the school Outdoor games are
the best, but there should be few
indoor ones for bad weather. Conun-
drums, riddles. charades are all good
IL rightly conducted. Much depends
upon the way the teacher does his
part. He should never play in a half
hearted manner. All look TO the
teacher as the leading spirit. and any
signs OF being bored will be catch
ing and the game will be spoiled
Some of the larger district schools
might well have Field Day" This
would give every boy chance to
take part and to choose the particular
sport in which he excels Each class
should have its events. such as run
ming. jumping. throwing the hammer
and putting the shot Running may
consist OF sixty and one hundred yard
dashes. Young boys should not attempt
long runs Jumping may consist Of
several varieties as running hop-step-
and-jump. standing hop-ster-and-iumr.
running broad jump. standing broad
jump, and running and standing high
jump. The only prizes that need De
given are ribbons that indicate first
and second place; record should be
kept from year to year. Where this
could be worked successfully. Il would.
be a powerful incentive to keep the
larger BOYS in school. and Il IS a
perfectly iustifiable method 10 use.
Mental Exercise.-It must not be
forgotten that mental exercise when
rightly adapted to the pupils, is os
fascinating as physical. When mind
and body are in good condition. there
is nothing more celebrating than
study. provided il is fresh and suited
to the pupils development and needs.
They should be constantly moving in
to new work. using the old in acquir-
ing IT, II ii Is done vigorously and
thoroughly. but little review. that Is.
going over the same ground again.
win be needed
when, in pursuit of the new, it
is discovered that certain points have
not been thoroughly learned. take up
those particular parts and dwell upon
them until they are understood It
does not pay to go over old straw so
long as there Is more wheat in front
of you than you can ever get thresh-
ed. but 1t does pay to do 1t thoroughly
as you go. Study hard until the mind
is weary, then play or rest.
6. SCHOOL VISITORS.
Give Special Invitations.-There is
no doubt but that the presence of
visitor. who IS a friend of the school,
is a stimulus to good work 1t is
not necessary 10 wait until some one
happens to come; neither win It an
swer to extend general invitation,
such as, Come and see us some
time" Think over your patrons and