Ask each child to bring a penny to school. See how many things are to be found on the penny—as a head, date, etc.
SECOND WEEK
Monday
Tell the children that October was the month when America was discovered. We live in the United States, and the United States is in America. Tell the story of Columbus and the discovery of the new continent. If well told, the story is quite as fascinating as a fairy tale.
Tuesday
Have the children tell back to you the story of Columbus and the discovery of America.
Wednesday
A poem dramatized.
This poem, acted out as indicated, can be used effectively as a rest exercise. As all the children will be moving, the windows can be thrown open, and the room aired while the game is being played.