a preservative or colouring matter, and half-cooked
starches.

PRELIMINARY PLAN

The teacher should talk with the pupils, in order to see what points in
connection with the care of the baby it is necessary for them to know,
so that they may do their work at home intelligently.

METHOD OF WORK

It will probably not be possible to have anything more than a class
discussion of the points in question, but the pupils' home experiences
ought to make this discussion vital. If there is a nurse in the
neighbourhood who can be secured to give one lesson on the care of the
baby, the teacher should supplement her own lessons by an additional
lesson given by the nurse.

LESSON XVIII: COST OF FOOD, CLOTHING, AND HOUSE

SUBJECT-MATTER

It is of great importance that children should learn in an elementary
way the value of property. This will prepare them for the knowledge of
the cost of living that is essential. They should learn that the cost of
food can be decreased by having gardens, and by the proper choice, care,
and handling of foods; that taking care of clothing will reduce another
item of expense; and that the owning of one's own house and lot is
something worth working for, in order to obviate the necessity of paying
rent.

PRELIMINARY PLAN

The teacher will have to acquaint herself thoroughly with conditions in
the community, so that she can talk intelligently with the pupils,
emphasize the right points, and give constructive help.

METHOD OF WORK

Begin with a discussion of the cost of food; how much the pupils earn or
spend during the week; and why it is worth while to cook and sew well
and to look after property. Continue such discussions from time to time,
in connection with other school work.

LESSON XIX: HOW TO KEEP ACCOUNTS

SUBJECT-MATTER

It is well for every one to keep a written record of all money received
and all money spent. Children should be taught to do this as soon as
they are old enough to have money in their possession. A simple little
note-book in which all expenditures are entered on the right side and
all receipts on the left side, with the balance drawn up each week or
month, will prove an easy and satisfactory method of keeping accounts.
If the little girl learns to do this with her pennies, she will be
better able to take care of the more important household accounts when
she is in charge of a home. However, there will be no real incentive for
her to keep a