From the first let the children write on the board, where there can be free movement of the arm. Original work should be aimed at from the start. The child soon learns to write the idiom, "I see;" then he is prepared to do original work on the board or on paper. The blackboard work on page 33 is suggestive of what may be done in original work. SENTENCE READING.--The words of a sentence should not be read separately. At first the sentences are short, and the words are soon easily known at sight. Until the thought is known, the sentence should not be read aloud. Hence silent reading should always precede oral reading with children. "_Read as you talk_," is a good rule. WRITING.--The script capitals and small letters on page 6 are for reference. The letters are not to be written separately, but to be used in words. For practice in writing, use the simple sentences found in the lessons. If written _many times_, the words will be memorized, and can be used in original work. DRAWING.--Allow free hand drawing. Use outline drawings of objects, as on pages 13 and 49. Lay sticks, then draw them. Provide children with sticks of different lengths. The kindergarten colored sticks are best. They are inexpensive, and can be used in many ways. Encourage picture illustrations of simple stories. Also the illustration of Bible lessons. Many or all of them may be crude, but thoughts are expressed, and the lesson more deeply impressed. REVIEWS.--Observe the suggestion about silent reading first. If the thought is not easily gotten, the words are not familiar--not well learned. The child should use the words many times. As reiteration is the only way in which words are learned through the ear, so it is the only way they are learned through the eye. The use of the blackboard is an invaluable help in making impressions through the eye. [Illustration] A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z [cursive: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z] [cursive: a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z] EASY LESSONS. LESSON ONE. I see a bird. [Cursive: I see a bird.] [Illustration] I see an apple. [Cursive: I see an apple.] [Illustration] I see a tree. [Cursive: I see a tree.] [Illustration] Is it an apple tree? [Cursive: Is it an apple tree?] LESSON TWO The [*] The [*] birds. apples. The [*] God made [*] apple tree. the birds. God made [*] the trees. LESSON THREE. See the [*] See the [*] bee. butterfly. The butterfly has The bee has [*] [*] wings. wings. God made them all. LESSON FOUR. God made the birds. God made the apples. God made the apple tree. God loves the birds. I love the birds.