Administration of a placement task to 66 preschool and grade school children revealed that the concept of higher/lower was understood earlier than above/below, which in turn was understood earlier than rising/falling. Within each pair of terms, the one referring to upness was comprehended earlier. (Author/JMB)

Suggests a set of activities that foster physical and intellectual growth through thought-provoking situations which require no special equipment and can take place indoors or out. (MP)

This research on the development of moral thinking discusses the degree of moral readiness required for the comprehension of Biblical material by children. A review of the work of Dr. R. Goldman on the growth of children's religious concepts is provided. (Author/DB)

Considered the need for involving teachers in the long range benefits of developing musicality in children. (Author/RK)

Revision of a paper presented at Annual Convention of National Council of Teachers of English (Milwaukee, Wis., November 29, 1968).

Psychologist Howard Gardner argues that schools fail because they do not confront often flawed childhood theories about the world that students bring to the classroom. He claims teachers must acknowledge, challenge, and build on such assumptions so students can internalize lessons taught in school and apply them outside the classroom. (SM)