Milford chronicle., 1931-11-27
PARENT-TEACHER
ASSOCIATIONS

crowded Red Mems Hall at Magno-
liza, November 20, to hear DR.. Agnes
Snyder, an advisory member of the
State Parent-Teacher Association
program committee, interpret the
educative value of an exhibit of toys
assembled by Miss Elizabeth H
Mensch and other members of the
community.
Three homemade things loaned
by Mr.. and Mrs. Edward HOdgson
received special comment from Dr.
Snyder: CD a safe and durable hob
byhorse, made at a cost of 90c; (2)
a spring horse which cost 35c, and
(3) a child's desk, made from dis
carded washstand on the pattern of
an antique.
DR.. Snyder emphasized in her dis
cussion of child's normal develop
ment the five lines along which chill
dren grow: % physical, in order to
be effective in the world; (2) senses
to develop discrimination of the
finer things such as music and col
or; 90 hands, to gain satisfaction
from power gained; (D imagination,
to think things beyond beyond what
they can see and feel and then bring
them into being, e. g. Edison; (5)
social, to grow in appreciation of
fine things in human nature.
"To miss this last is to miss the
best of life," said DR.. Snyder. "All
children grow along these lines
we'll or poorly. Children grow best
through play. Artists work the way
children 90. Their work is play to
them. They are not thinking of
themselves but playing with their
work. Play materials are necessary
for proper development along these
five lines. When you select Christ
mas toys for your children try to
select something that will contri-
butte to their growth" urged DR..
Snyder.
The parents we're invited to exam
inc the toys and evaluate them. The
children, who had given a Thanks
giving program under the direction
of Ralph McIlvaine, were also al
lowed to make a choice among the
toys. By their choice of balls, toys,
ETC., the children brought out the
fact that they crave things which
stimulate activity, the basis of all
growth.
Whether they will crave things
to stimulate the imagination and
their social appreciation of human
nature" said DR.. Snyder, depends
upon the stimulation offered by the
play materials in their environ
ment."
After Interpreting the value of
various toys for children at differ
ent age levels, DR.. Snyder conclud-
ed: Whatever happens the spirit of
play is the important thing. Pre-
serve it in children so that they can
attack life with a smile. Who
knows? The solution of all our pres
sing problems might be found if we
would all stop and play a bit!"
Members of program committees
of other Kent county Parent-Teach- |
ers Associations attended the meet
ing at Magnolia to get ideas for |
their December meetings for which !
many are arranging toy exhibits.
At meeting of Cedar Grove Par
ent-Teacher Association, No. III, on
November 18, program of plays |
and recitations about the Indians |
and Pilgrims was presented. The
Thanksgiving songs sung had been
learned in connection with the reg
ular school work.
Miss Keturah Beideman called at
tention to the Attendance Banner
which the children, with the cooper
alton of their parents, had won for
the month of October.
The treasurer reported a balance
in the treasury after the recent pur-
chase of two Aladdin lamps. Funds
were raised by serving lunch at a
public sale early in November. The
president, Mrs. L. G. Webb discus
sed requirements for STANDARD"
rating. Three members were ap-
pointed to see all old members and
enroll as many new ones as pos
sible. Ice cream and cake were SER
we'd.
Thirty-two members, several Wis
itors and children of the school at
tended meeting of Stockley Com
munity Association, November 10, at
which George T. Macklin of Bridge
vile was the principal speaker. The
children gave Thanksgiving pro-
gram. The association has already
enrolled enough members for two
adult classes: Public Affairs and
Lewes COlored Parent-Teacher As
sOciation discussed plans for the
years work at meeting, November
lS. Various chairmen were appoint
ed.
Lincoln Colored Parent Teacher
Association has erected on the
school grounds two see-saws and
bar A dodgeball has also
1een provided for the children. A
is arranging an exhibit
If toys for the December meeting.
rhe teachers and pupils are plan
hing Thanksgiving program to
'aise money for the Parent-Teach-
n Association.