Construction Work for Rural and Elementary Schools

"Construction Work for Rural and Elementary Schools" by Virginia McGaw is a manual crafted for teachers in rural and elementary settings in the early 1900s. This book serves as a guide, presenting simple methods and activities in areas like cord work, paper crafts, woodworking, basket weaving, and school gardens. The goal is to help kids appreciate the value of craftsmanship through hands-on projects. The book starts with a statement from McGaw, who wants to give rural teachers easy-to-follow construction ideas that don't need a lot of tools or getting ready. It's divided into five parts, each with step-by-step directions and pictures for different kinds of construction projects. The beginning also highlights why it's important to show kids how to respect materials and the work involved in making things, stressing that teachers should offer good advice and direction as children learn.