BLACKBOARD DRAWING-JANUARY 1912

 

THE TRADITIONAL DRAWING ON THE BLACKBOARD OF THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA OF JANUARY 1912. THIS DRAWING WAS FOUND IN THE MAGAZINE- POPULAR EDUCATOR- PUBLISHED IN THE USA.

THE TRADITIONAL STANZA OF HENRY VAN DYKE

A New Year's Thought 

"I am thinking of you to-day,because it is New Year's and I wish you happiness .
And to-morrow,because it will be the day after New Year's, I shall still wish you happiness and so on clear through the year." 

Henry Van Dyke 

TRADITIONAL NEW YEAR'S GREETING TEXT ON THE BLACKBOARD OF THE AMERICAN SCHOOL ARE AS BELOW:

PAGES FROM A PRIMARY SUPERINTENDENT'S PROGRAM BOOK 

Who comes dancing over the snow, 

His soft little feet all bare and rosy? 

Open the door, though the wild winds blow, 

Take the child in, and make him cozy 

Take him in and hold him dear. 

He is the wonderful glad New Year. 

------------------Dinah M. Mulock 

O, I am the little New Year, O, ho! 

Here I come tripping it over the snow. 

Shaking my bells with a merry din. 

So open your doors and let me in! 

Blessings I bring for each and all, 

Big folks and little folks, short and tall, 

Each one from me a treasure may win, 

So open the doors and let me in 

----------From the Youth's Companion 

The old year now has run his race. 

The new year comes to fill his place.

 

The old year brought much love and joy 

To every little girl and boy. 

O, may the new year happy be, 

And full of good for you and me.

------------From Songs for Little People

Traditionally the poem is written on the blackboard of class, though the poster is as well maybe. Since 1900ds  one of the verses suggested for blackboard work or the words  "Wishing you a happy New Year!" are added/

Some other traditional blackboard drawing themes for the month of January are:

"God the Protector".

The Bible verses and short poems that may be written upon the board of pictures that may be given a prominent place in the room of blackboard drawings, or poster work direct the thoughts of the pupils to the protective care of God in nature.

On a day when the snow is falling, or is deep along the walks and roadsides the teacher is suggested to write on the blackboard:

 "He giveth snow like wool"

 and under these words to write an appropriate verse or short poem.

Appropriate verses are found in

"Waiting to Grow in Carols" 

"Winter Hymn"

Snow Song in - "Songs for Little People" 

An at tractive border of snow crystals might be drawn across the top or up and down either side of the blackboard 

For a poster effect snow flake crystal patterns are cut from  the white paper may, which may be mounted on a gray colored cardboard or cover paper. For patterns see an encyclopedia or the designs in books of handwork and the different magazines is sued for the use of teachers in the secular schools.   

THE CHALK DRAWING FOUND IN THIS MAGAZINE- PRESENTED AS IT WAS FOUND

Education XX A MONTHLY JOURNAL FOR PRIMARY TEACHERS JANUARY 1912 LLEDOR 14 1942 NUMBER 1; 00 fre VOLUME XX PRIMARY EDUCATION PUBLISHED BY THE PRIMARY EDUCATION COMPANY 50 BROMFIELD STREET BOSTON