Devoted to the Child and to the Unity of Educational Theory and Practice from the Kindergarten Through the University.

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THE INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS AT BRUSSELS

E. LYELL EARLE

An event of International importance to educators will occur this August in Brussels, when the third International Congress for home education will convene.

Leaders in educational thought from all parts of the world will assemble on that occasion to bring their wisdom and experience to bear on everything that may be of benefit for the uplifting of humanity, and especially for the education of the child in the home, as well as in the school.

The kindergarten will be represented especially by a committee appointed under the direction of United States Commissioner of Education Dr. Elmer C. Brown, of Washington. The chairman of that

Miss Patty Hill, professor of kindergarten education, Teachers' College, Miss Geraldine O'Grady of Chicago, Miss Lucy Wheelock of Boston, Mass., Miss Hortense Orcutt of Atlanta, Ga., and the editor of this magazine have been asked to act as members of a sub-committee. It is expected that Miss Hill will present a paper, and the editor of this Magazine hopes to do likewise, and be present in person at the convention and give special information for the readers of the Magazine and for kindergartners in general during the coming year.

A glance at the scope of the Congress will show its importance. The topics are live ones, and the questions selected for discussion are based on the great problems of the educational world today, and on the best of the sane practice.

It should be possible for the Kindergarten Union of America to combine in some way with the American representation at the coming Brussels Congress as a preparation for the pilgrimage for next year, and this Magazine places its pages and the equipment of the same at the disposal of the International Kindergarten Union for this purpose.

All

Suggestions are invited as to topics for special discussion at the Brussels Congress, as well as suggestions for the pilgrimage next year to the home of Froebel. kindergartners who are planning to go to Europe this year, should send their names. at once to the Magazine, and they will receive a slip from the committee of which Dr. Wm. Chandler Bagley is secretary.

The kindergarten movement in America has grown to such vast proportions, and the allied educational ventures it has fostered are of such importance, that educators of the world should know somewhat

of its extent and receive a portion of their enthusiasm for the welfare of the child.

The third International Congress on Home Education will be held in Brussels from the 21st to the 25th of August, 1910, in the building of the Palais des Fetes at the Universal Exhibition. All parents, teachers and philantrophists, who have the improvement of humanity by means of Home Education at heart should hasten to send their subscription of membership (10 fr.) either to the Committee of Propaganda formed in their own country or to the Central bureau at 44, rue Rubens, Brussels.

The Belgian government has, through diplomatic channels, officially invited the different foreign governments to take part in the Congress on Home Education which will take place in Brussels on August 21 to 25, 1910. The majority have appointed delegates and have organized official Committees of Propaganda, or have encouraged the formation of committees through private initiative. The central bureau of the Congress will be glad to see these district and local committees of propaganda multiplied, and will gladly furnish instructions to any one willing to take the initiative. These committees can be formed up to January, 1910.

Numerous papers by experts in educational subjects will be sent from the various countries of the world to the third Home Education Congress at Brussels 1910. Different languages are admissable provided the papers end with short summaries, which will be translated into French. In this way the committee hope, to be able to send the eight volumes containing the papers to all subscribers two months before the opening of the Congress.

Nine volumes on education for 10 francs. Among the advantages reserved for members of the third International Congress on Home Education which will take place in Brussels from August 21 to 25, 1910, the following may be mentioned. All who have paid ten francs, either to the treasurers of the National or local committees, or to the central bureau of the Congress, 44, rue Rubens, Brussels, will receive free, eight volumes containing the papers read at the Congress and in addition, a ninth volume containing a report of all the meetings and discussions at the Congress, moreover those who go to Brussels will be entitled to free entrance to the exhibition. The first advantage alone is considerable, since a complete library, the most up to date that can be had on educational subjects, will be received at home at a reduced price; after the Congress these books will cost thirty francs and over, and as at former Congresses will be at a premium.

An exhibition of Home Education. Certain governments intend to arrange small exhibitions in their respective sections bearing on the third Home Education Congress. Programes can be obtained from the central office, 44, rue Rubens, Brussels. These exhibitions will be under class 1 "Education of childhood." Those who are interested in organizing such exhibitions should arrange with the commissioners in their respective countries who are concerned with the organization of the Universal Exhibition at Brussels, 1910, before January 1, 1910.

PROGRAM OF THE CONGRESS
Section 1.-Study of Childhood

1. Study of the nature, the defects and the tendencies of children. Recent observations, methods, practical conclusions,

3. Value of various methods for determining mental fatigue.

4. Subjects which tire the pupils least. Length of lessons, order in which the subjects should be taught.

5. Limitation of sedentary habits in the school and at home at various ages.

6. Initiation of the teaching staff into the rudiments of experimental psychology. The most practical method.

7. The usefulness of associations of parents for the study of childhood.

8. Fear in children. (General enquiry, primary causes).

9. Child suicides. (Causes and remedies, enquiries and statistics, examination of several cases). 10. Hereditary evils. Ways of counteracting their bad effects.

Section 2.-Home Education

(A)-General Questions.

11. The need of popularizing the idea of education in the family by organizing parents' associations, circulating pamphlets, etc.

12. The games, recreations and amusements of children which have an educational value.

13. Educative books. Prepared lists of the best picture books for children of from 3 to 7 years; the best illustrated books for children from 7 to 12 years; idem from 12 to 16 years; idem from 16 to 20 years.

14. How the family can contribute to the civic education of young people.

14. How the family can assist in spreading ideas of peace.

15. How by education the family can contribute to the increase of wealth.

16. The need of studying living languages. Methods.

17. Study in the home of a child's natural aptitudes and their development with a view to choosing a career.

18. Health and beauty in clothing.

19. Health, comfort and beauty in the house and the furniture.

20. The country family. Rural education. Return to the land. Advantages of country life. (B) Education Before the School Age

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Unavoidable shortcomings in school educaHow to remedy these in the home.

34. Views of parents with regard to the curriculum in girls' schools. Importance of teaching the rudiments of child-culture, health, domestic economy and other things necessary for practical life.

35. In cases where boarding schools are necessary for young girls, how they should be organized that they may reproduce the home as nearly as possible.

36. Ideas regarding the training of teachers of both sexes.

37. Times of examinations and holidays prevalent in different parts of the same country. Medical opinions sought.

38. How to devote more time in schools to the systematic training of character.

39. Manual work.

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52. Educative methods. Organization special establishments for abnormal children, undisciplined children, invalid children, epileptics. 53. Preparation of a special teaching staff for these schools. Cooperation between doctors and teachers.

54. How far and in what way is it possible to cooperate at home in the education of an abnormal child before, at, and after school age.

55. Cooperation of state in the education of abnormal children.

Section 4. Various Subjects Bearing on Infancy N. B. The educative aspects of these subjects will have preference. Methods to adopt, etc. 61. Holiday work, work in the open school colonies.

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Associations for the protection of children

cruelly treated, deserted, illegitimate, etc.

MOTHERS' CIRCLES

DR. JENNY B. MERRILL, Pd. D. LETTER III

Dear Mothers: As summer approaches you may appreciate a word of advice in regard to quieting playthings especially appropriate for use in the summer time. While the little folks should, if possible, be out of doors much of the time, there are a few quiet indoor hours essential for rest in the middle of the day when the sun is at its height. Then, too, comes the rainy day. It is often impossible to induce a child to lie down and rest even on a hot summer day but wise mothers have a definite "rest hour," removing as much of the child's clothing as possible, bathing his face and hands and often suggesting that he play in the water to cool himself off. Splish-splash go the little hands for a few minutes. Then comes the question "May I sail my boat."

Toystores have doubtless flaunted their "sails" before your eyes or the children's as an invitation to provide such a plaything.

Children's toys follow closely on the occupations and amusements of their elders. Thus in summer time when rowing and sailing are among the sports of the season the little ones will be most interested.to sail boats and to try to make them. too.

Sail-boats and row boats, perhaps even a steam launch if there is a big boy in the family, will be in demand, but even a chip or two or stiff paper boats will keep the very little ones happy many a warm day though the pond be only the basin or the bath-tub.

At this rest hour, the child being in a semi-nude condition, no one need fear any damage from the water. Mopping up a little water is not as trying as taking care of a worrisome child for whom no appropriate play has been provided.

Sister's dollies, if celluloid or china, will add to the fun for they may man the boats or dive and swim and float. Clothespins will answer if real dolls are not of the right material for water sports!

Mothers and nurses should have a store of rhymes and verses on all interesting subjects in mind or good toy picture books to