University of Northern Iowa - Old Gold Yearbook (Cedar Falls, IA)

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Miss GUNN AND KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS A VISIT TO THE KINDERGARTENH CBY H4XRIE'1'TE E1,1zAB1z'rH GUNNQ It is near the hour of nine and as we ascend Normal Hill, we meet many little chil- dren. VVhither are they going? We ask a little man of four, and he tells us proudly, To kindergarten, and in a hospitable tone says, VVon't you come? As we are led along by this lilliputian guide we gain all sorts of information about this fairy land of childhood- the kindergarten. Q It is indeed a beautiful place with its soft tinted walls, its dainty pictures and many plants, rug and sofa. The opening chord is struck, the little hands are folded, the heads bowed and all unite in a thank you prayer to God. Then favorite songs are chosen, a story told, and each child tells of some experience that has entered into his life. After this there is a march and a few games follow, then all repair to the work-room. This room is beautifully decorated in the same artistic manner, only it has many little tables and a big cupboard. Who could be lazy or indolent here? Instead of the regular work today, all are making together a paper chain for the birthday child. Ere this you may have learned that it is a custom of the kindergarten, to celebrate each birthday. The chain is completed and all gaily march to the play-room where the merriest time is had with games. You are surprised to see what good time they keep to the music and how much they know. The time for the luncheon has arrived, and the procession is headed by the birthday-child and his parents. After grace they sit down to a simple repast, the table is beautiful with its 25