Try a roundabout way of getting at Hans’ difficulty. For a little while,
at least, appear not to notice that he is not joining with others.
Meanwhile, in the story period, or in the history class study, in a
simple and interesting way, tell the history of the flag and the
principles for which it stands. Imagine yourself in Hans’ place—that is,
that you are a foreigner in a strange land, and that it is the flag of
another country that you are asked to salute. What considerations would
make you willing to do it? When this question is answered in your own
mind, then set out to win the allegiance of Hans.
Keep watch on the playground to see if some of Hans’ hostility has not
been caused by unkind teasing on the part of other children.