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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 2012
Page
6
A Kid Scoop feature contrasts 1870s schooling with today. Students walked long distances, started at eight, learned from hornbooks and reading lessons, and used outhouses. Recess featured games like hopscotch and tag while girls and boys rarely played together.
A brief note on why mental arithmetic was favored in 1870s pedagogy due to scarce books. Teachers relied on mental practice to build calculation fluency, speed, and numerical intuition without relying on scarce printed resources.
Choose one person to start the game as the leader. All other players kneel in a line with their heads on the ground and hands covering their faces. The leader places their hands on the back of the last person in line and follows the simple rule to keep the game fun. The recess bell can end the game anytime.
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