It is interesting to note how much modern methods of éduoation tend to develop the use of the senses. The Nursery Schools, for children from 2-5 years old teach them to dress themselves, lay the tables for their meals, and so on, The greatest attention is paid to teaching children to ce-ordinate mind and movement.
'They are taught to react quickly to what their eyes sce. Furthermore they are taught to observe with their' eyes, and use what they sce to their advantage.
The matching of different pieces coloured material is one of the lessons taught. The ability to ferry colours and shades in one's mind is certainly a boon. Once able to remember colours, natural interests in shades, and beauty receives great impetus, writes the Hon. Mrs. St. Aubyn in the "Morning Post."
The fitting together of different shapes not only gives the children Knowledge of shapes and sizes: through touch, but also through their sight, Tt is amazing how few shapes the average person sees, and how many the artist does,
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