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In Story-Land, Elizabeth Harrison

Elizabeth Harrison’s Writings

Twelfth Edition.

Preface

It is not expected that the stories in this book will be told in their present form to Kindergarten children, as experience has shown that each Kindergartner must modify her story to suit the needs and capacities of her children, and must learn to take from any story just so much as may be helpful to her in creating a fresh story for the occasion. It is hoped, however, that they may serve the mother in her home reading with her group of children, and also that my colaborers in primary and second grade schools may sometimes …

The Story Of A Raindrop: Kindergarten Talks And Tales, Elizabeth Harrison

Elizabeth Harrison’s Writings

This children's story describes how flowers need rain to grow.

Suggestions For Summer Reading, Elizabeth Harrison

Elizabeth Harrison’s Writings

Harrison provides summer reading suggestions for the areas of: Making the Indefinite Definite, Passive Education, Active Education, Stories and How to Tell Them, Hand Work, Courtesy, Positive and Negative Training, Home Life and Influences, Influences of Harmonious Surroundings, and Parallel Between Race and Child.

The Caterpillar And The Butterfly: Kindergarten Talks And Tales, Elizabeth Harrison

Elizabeth Harrison’s Writings

This children's story tells the tale of a caterpillar who seeks advice on how to care for caterpillar eggs. In turn, she learns the lifecycle of caterpillars and butterflies.

A List Of Books For Children, Elizabeth Harrison

Elizabeth Harrison’s Writings

A list of books for children, recommended from the kindergarten standpoint by Elizabeth Harrison, Principal of the Chicago Kindergarten College, 1889. Includes suggestions for children under 6 years of age, children 6-8 years of age, and children aged 8-14.