The present wide acceptance of the manual arts as an important part of general education is rapidly removing them from the class of special subjects. The purpose of this book is to present some considerations upon questions arising from this readjustment. The distinctive functions of the various subjects taught under the head of manual arts, the organization of progressive instruction, and reasonable standards of attainment from year to year are among the subjects given careful consideration. The book includes a survey of the progression of work in the elementary grades, which forms the basis for the more detailed suggestions which follow.
HOW CHILDREN LEARN TO DRAW
By Walter Sargent and Elizabeth E. Miller, The University of Chicago. 264 pages, illustrated, $1.00
A new and decidedly fresh viewpoint is at once apparent in this book, which treats drawing as a means of self-expression, as entirely natural as talking or writing. The book combines, in subject matter, theory as to what is to be accomplished, practical reports as to how these aims have been accomplished, particularly in the Elementary School of the School of Education (The University of Chicago), and definite suggestions for improvement of methods. It will be found an excellent volume for reading circles as well as for use in normal-training classes and departments of education.
GINN AND COMPANY Publishers
BOOKS FOR TEACHERS
| Allen: Civics and Health | $1.25 |
| Bloomfield: Readings in Vocational Guidance | 2.25 |
| Brigham: Geographic Influences in American History | 1.25 |
| Curtis: Play and Recreation for the Open Country | 1.16 |
| Davis: Vocational and Moral Guidance | 1.25 |
| Finlay-Johnson: The Dramatic Method of Teaching | 1.00 |
| Gesell: The Normal Child and Primary Education | 1.25 |
| Hall: Aspects of Child Life and Education | 1.50 |
| Hodge: Nature Study and Life | 1.50 |
| Johnson: Education by Plays and Games | .90 |
| Johnson: What to do at Recess | .25 |
| Jones: Education as Growth | 1.25 |
| Judd: Psychology of High-School Subjects | 1.50 |
| Kastman and Köhler: Swedish Song Games | .75 |
| Kern: Among Country Schools | 1.25 |
| Leavitt: Examples of Industrial Education | 1.25 |
| Leiper: Language Work in Elementary Schools | 1.25 |
| Lincoln: Everyday Pedagogy | 1.00 |
| Moore: What is Education? | 1.25 |
| Moral Training in the Public Schools | 1.25 |
| Palmer: Play Life in the First Eight Years | 1.20 |
| Parker: History of Modern Elementary Education | 1.50 |
| Parker: Methods of Teaching in High Schools | 1.50 |
| Phillips: An Elementary Psychology | 1.20 |
| Prince: Courses of Studies and Methods of Teaching | .75 |
| Read: An Introductory Psychology | 1.00 |
| Sargent: Fine and Industrial Arts in Elementary Schools | .75 |
| Sargent and Miller: How Children Learn to Draw | 1.00 |
| Scott: Social Education | 1.25 |
| Smith: The Teaching of Arithmetic | 1.00 |
| Tompkins: Philosophy of School Management | .75 |
| Tompkins: Philosophy of Teaching | .75 |
| Williams: Gardens and their Meaning | 1.00 |
| Wiltse: Place of the Story in Early Education, and Other Essays | .50 |