Arrange for details of conduct before the event comes off on occasions
like this. As a basis for good order, organize the school into
committees, assigning specific duties to each and develop a sense of
dignity in each pupil, sufficient to sustain the part appointed to him.
Give explicit instructions on certain urgent matters.
“If the girls gather around the swings, offer them an opportunity to use
them; the chairman of the swing committee will see that this regulation
is carried out.
“Paul will attend to the lunches. Any one may place a lunch in his care
at any time, and receive a check for it. But no one can get his lunch
out until 11:45. Paul will attend to this without fail.”
Do not attempt too many regulations; be content with a few clearly
stated, necessary directions.
This method with slight modifications should be followed with children
of all grades.