The small blossoms of the milkweed may be made to stand in rows and columns like soldiers, two by two, four by four, etc., giving practice in counting.
ROSE-HAWS
Rosaries (Haws, stout thread, needle)
When the beautiful red rose-haws ripen let the children string them, making rosaries to send to city friends.
STRAWS
Stringing (Scissors, needle, thread, cranberries, nuts, etc.)
Save the straw from rye and let the children cut it into one-inch lengths for stringing alternately with cranberries, nuts, beads, etc. Use to decorate the room, to make portieres, and to decorate the child himself when dressing up.
Blowing Bubbles (Straw, soapy water)
Hollow straws several inches long may be used to blow tiny bubbles of soapy water in the absence of a clay pipe.