Social and Civic Work in Country Communities; Report of a Subcommittee of the Committee of Fifteen Appointed by the State Superintendent of Schools to Investigate Conditions in the Rural Schools of Wisconsin Volume 18 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1913 edition. Excerpt: ...of a debate. Let two pupils be leaders and choose their helpers, then plan a program, --the one on Lincoln, the other on Washington. Have a picture of each in a conspicuous place, then let the recitations, songs, etc.; alternate, but at the close let all unite in a joint tribute to both heroes. Use the Memorial Day Annuals for materials. That of 1911 is exceptionally good. 3rd. Be sure you teach a flag salute. 4th. Some especially interesting material from the Memorial Day Annual for 1911: --Page 33 Flag Day Page 30 Flag Exercise Page 38 Flag Drill (This is very pretty, and it is clearly explained.)-Page 43 The Flag goes by. (A good song) Then there are some good tributes to Lincoln and Washington, all you will need for your program. Page 55 Ax Drill. (Your little boys will like this.) Page 56 Crowning Lincoln. (For the unveiling of a picture.) Page 70 The Minuet. (Pretty for costume.) Page 73 Little Soldiers. (Song for little boys.) 5th. If you have an old soldier in your district, be sure to give him the place of honor, and if necessary make a personal visit to invite him. 15. Arbor Day Plans. Forenoon 1. Clean school yard, --pile wood neatly, --carry away sticks, stones, etc. 2. Plant one or two good trees. 3. Get some shrubs and vines--woodbine is good. Plant in front of the screens to the outbuildings. Evening. A program in the school house. 1. Songs and recitations suitable for Arbor Day. 2. Two or three regular classes. One of these may profitably b" the class in agriculture, discussing the planting of trees. 3. A talk by the teacher. a. Some things you would like them to do for the school be fore the new school year, --fence, new outbuildings, well, woodshed, supplementary readers, maps, --not too many things, but an urgent request for a..