The point of view has been influenced chiefly by the educational philosophy of Prof. John Dewey, especially as expressed in his essay "The Child and the Curriculum." The author wishes here to make grateful acknowledgement to Dr. Dewey, not only for the helpfulness of his writings, but also for the inspiration of his teaching.

Thanks are also due to Dr. Naomi Norsworthy of Teachers College, and to Dean W. W. Charters of Missouri University, for encouragement in planning the book and for criticism of the manuscript. Especial acknowledgment is here made to Prof. R. W. Selvidge of Peabody College for Teachers, formerly of this University, for hearty coöperation and helpful suggestions in working out the problems described in this book, and to the teachers of the Columbia Schools for their most efficient services in testing these problems in their classrooms.

E. V. D.

University of Missouri,
February, 1914.

CONTENTS

chapter page
[I.]Introduction[1]
[II.]Paper Cutting and Poster Making[6]
[III.]Booklets[17]
[IV.]Criticism and Standards of Workmanship[24]
[V.]The House Problem[27]
[VI.]The Village Street[65]
[VII.]Sand Tables and What To Do With Them[77]
[VIII.]Animals and Toys[102]
[IX.]Holidays[112]
[X.]General Suggestions and Summary[115]
[REFERENCES][123]