A Year in the Infant School. By Mabel Bloomer (Mrs.
I. P. Ackroyd). (Blackie and Son. 7s. 6d. net.)—This is a charming volume, which we warmly commend to the attention of all who may have occasion to use it. "Infant School" may well have an extended meaning, taking in private nurseries. The lessons are arranged according to the seasons. First comes "Spring" with appropriate subjects, objects of nature, young animals, flowers, &c. There is a plentiful show of illustrations, and there is some excellent poetry. With this may be mentioned another volume which will be found useful, The Dramatic Method of Teach- ing, by Harriet Finlay-Johnson (James Nisbet and Co. 3s. 6d.) The system of teaching history by plays is explained, and specimen are given : " The Adapted Play," " The Original Play," "The Shakespearean Play," and so forth.
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