Johnson, George Ellsworth, 1862-1931 · Boston, New York [etc.] Ginn & company · leaf 47
out that this method PLAY IN EDUCATION 33 proved by all other tests to be the right one. Play, free andspontaneous exercises, he says, are better than gymnastics. In 1796 appeared a remarkable book by Guts Muths,instructor of gymnastics at Schnepfenthal. This book, Spielezur Uehung und Erliolvng… … Gatheking Wild FloweksPhotograph by F. S. Andrus Ages. Believing with Plato that the games of youth were ofpolitical and national importance, he wished to counteracteffeminacy and ennvii and develop vigor of body and zest inlife by joyous, strenuous, but innocent sports. He greatlydiscountenanced…
Creative activities and seat work · Play · Games
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