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BY JEANNE DOBY,
Fourth and Fifth Grades.
When one realizes that the average child, after reaching the age of five years, spends six or more of his waking hours at school, it will be seen that he is away from his home and parents the gTeater part of the day.
Upon leaving home until the return to her fireside, the teachcr assumes the duty of parenthood, in the care of the child, mentally and physically. Earnestly endeavoring to fill the place of "mother.”
Uttering the word “mother,” its companion “home” ariiei in our mindsf and as the teacher assumes the high office of parenthood, why should not the school room and surroundings be enveloped with a home-like atmosphere?
This atmosphere of home is enjoyed by pupils and teacher. It is a solace and haven of consolation in moments when trial* seeni many and burdensome. By its influence children have learned to love school, when before, they had loathed the very word.
To crcntc this ntmosphcrc is simple. A few pictures on a barren' ■wall; blooming plants and ferns about the room; speak to the pupils :is "One Family!” Children, ns » general rule, are proud; it will be a pleasure to see how eager they are to keep “Their Room” in a • nice condition, and enjoy and take care of pictures, flowers or aij-
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i	TeacliiTE must do the f renter part of sclcctir.g d^oruUons, but
1	appreciation must be shcwi	<>r any	cfl'ort	put	forth liy	tli’	child.	If
j	lie brings a nice picture, or	(lowers,	dri.w3	a	gocd	map,	etc.,	give
work a conspicuous place; strive to make the chilJrcn feel it is >	really their room.	i
j	To complete this atmosphere of home, the teacher has to enter ,	[
the child’s world with them, never appear uninterested when they tell you of their little plans and what they are going to do. Make them feel free and easy with >ou, not only out of school but in the ‘ class room. Better lessons and more cheerful pupils will be the
I	result.
To conclude, I will add: The teacher must have tact, sympathy and an abundance of patience.