Discrimination of finer differences in shades of color, loud and soft sounds, high or low tone, slow or quick rhythm, rough or smooth surface, soft or hard texture, weight, temperature
Memory of sensation, and ability to match it; applied to colors, shapes, textures, sounds
Motor Training: Coördination of eye and hand by aiming at a mark, catching ball, ring, dangling rope; pouring liquids, measuring liquid and dry measure, linear measure
Coördination of eyes and legs by jumping over or at a mark
Coördination of legs in marching, skipping, walking up and down a short stairway or stile
Acquiring balance by walking on a line, rail, plank; climbing low ladder, low trees, broad planks, low elevation
Coördination of arms and hands by carrying own cup and spoon at meals, eating without bib (after three years); neatness in table manners; assisting in serving and clearing away meals; dusting, sweeping
Climbing low ladder, bars, trees; swimming (4 years). Free, impromptu interpretation of instrumental rhythms of distinctive character, by dancing and pantomime
Habits of neatness and orderliness are taught by care of own clothing as removed, and putting away of toys. Social conventions taught through good examples and through dramatic play; promptness by immediate response when called; hygiene and cleanliness by brushing of own teeth, washing of face and hands, cleaning of finger nails, brushing of shoes (needing, of course, some supplementary treatment), putting own clothes off and on (after 3 years), fastening and unfastening own shoes and clothes. (Note that clothing should fasten in front or on shoulders, shoes preferably laced.)