[9] Place thimble on right thumb.
[10] Take thimble off.
[11] Hold up middle finger of right hand.
[12] Place thimble on proper finger.
9. SEWING GAME
(N.B. In this game, as in [No. 8], the teacher, as she faces the scholars, should use her left hand each time the children use the right.)
If the children have been taught the use of the thimble (Game [No. 8]), they should wear it during this game.
Teacher
Little children, clean and bright,
Show your [1]left hand, show your [2]right,
[3]Left forefinger, that will do,
[4]Place your sewing round it, so.
[5]Needle in your right hand hold,
All should do just what is told;
When the number One I call,
[6]Take a stitch, dear children all.
[7]Two, we show the stitch so neat,
[8]Just to see it is a treat.
[9]Three, we push the needle's eye
With our thimble carefully.
[10]Four, we draw the needle out,
Minding well what we're about.
Thread from needle need not slip,
If a good look-out we keep.
After practising this game several times, the children will be ready for the sewing drill given on p. 270, 'Kindergarten Guide.'