Miss Elliot should have satisfied herself fully as to the motive
underlying Caroline’s action before punishing her. Always delay a
punishment until you have found the real cause of the misdemeanor.
When a child shows a tendency to withdraw from group activities take
special pains to draw him into the play circle. Take the timid child by
the hand rather than the one who rushes to you. Say to the child who
shrinks back into her corner, “We need one more little girl here.” Hold
out your hand toward her as you speak. The gesture will reinforce the
words, and be to the child a suggestion of welcome into the group.