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problems arise. These, too, are concrete : "Why must I not hit back?" "Why must I not play for keeps?" Grown-ups talk much about lying, kind­ness, helpfulness, and the like, but Primary boys and girls do not think about virtues and vices as such. They are concerned rather with such par­ticular problems as helping Pauline with her lessons or pounding Jack because he won't lend his ball. . Story Interests. The same plea, "Please tell us a story," which so frequently is heard in the Be­ginners' Department, is constantly on the lips of the Primary child. Some of the very same stories are demanded. Other Beginners' stories are not acceptable because the Primary child, with his broader experience, feels that they are babyish. Then, too, the new interests of the Primary child, as well as his particular needs, place emphasis upon a new kind of story. Because they are interested in concrete problems, stories which depict such problems are appreciated. Thought Questions I. Make brief notes of your observations of the games of Primary children and discuss the characteristics illustrated in each instance.

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