John N. Richards

“ The book should be useful and welcomed too, not only by the classroom teacher but also by the specialist and supervisor of Physical Education.
Randall D. Warden
Director of Physical Education, Newark, N.J., Public Schools
5 INTRODUCTION
The young people of to-day are most fortunate in their opportunities and advantages. The home, the school, the shop, social life and play offer increasing fields for service. The ever increasing number of problems which must be faced, in this reconstruction period of our nation's life, demands leaders of broad intellect, clear vision and sound judgment. ”

“ Formation;—Children arranged in double circle formation, facing counter clockwise (line of direction) ; outside hands placed on hips; inside hands joined and raised shoulder height.
Suggestion;—In so far as possible have the sex units divided, the boys forming the inside circle and the girls forming the outside circle.
Start the dance movement with the outside foot. (Boys beginning with the left foot; girls beginning with the right foot.) ”

“ The exercise movements have been set to music which is popular both in the schools and in the homes. It is carefully graded and should prove to be of great assistance to the teachers in the lower grades. ”

“ Formation;—Standing in the right aisle at attention with hands on hips. Count off by twos from left to right and have "ones" face to the right and "twos" face to the left. (Open line formation; partners facing each other.) ”

“ To Miss Lydia Clark, author of "Physical Training for Elementary Schools," and to B. H. Sanborn & Company, for permission to use the words and music of the following songs:
J. N. Richards
9 ALPHABETICAL INDEX Aisles of Classroom Circle 10 GRADATION INDEX First Grade Second Grade Third Grade 11 INDEX OF PROGRESSION Aisles of Classroom Circle
(Outer aisles of classroom) 13 SUGGESTIONS FOR THE TEACHING OF THE GYMNASTIC ACTIVITY
1. Teach the words of the rhyme to the class, keeping in mind the rhythm. ”