A Health Program

Dr. C. Ward Crampton,[1] director of physical training for New York schools, has arranged a hygiene program for children which if adopted would surely promote health and bodily efficiency in the schools.

Little of the work is under the direct control of teachers, but his teaching and advice in the matter will nevertheless be of much value.  Following is the programme:

1. Rise promptly.
2. Take breathing and setting-up exercises appropriate to the grade.
3. Wash (warm water and soap) hands, (hand brush) face, neck and chest.  Clean finger nails
4. Clean the teeth.  Brush the gums and the whole mouth and rinse the mouth.  Drink a glass of water.
5. Dress with inspection of clothes as to cleanliness.
6. Eat slowly at breakfast and chew well.
7. Prepare for school.  Books and clothes clean and in order.
8. Observe regulations as to entering school.
9. Care for outer clothing.  Attend to order of desk and prepare for daily morning hygiene inspection.
10. Keep correct sitting and standing posture in school.
11. Drink water at recess.  Use individual drinking cups, or bubble fountain.
12. Return home for lunch without loitering.  Wash before lunch.  Eat slowly.
13. Play in fresh air after school.
14. Study.  Pay attention to lessons and finish the work.
15. Wash and prepare for evening meal.
16. Prepare for bed early.  Wash out clothes in order and open window.

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[1] Charles Ward Crampton, 1877-1964.  His books include:

Dancing for Men – 1908

The Folk Dance Book – 1909 & 1928, A. S. Barnes

Blood Ptosis – 1913

The Second Folk Dance Book – 1916, A. S. Barnes

School Tactics and Maze Running – 1916, American Sports Publishing

The Pedagogy of Physical Training, with Special Reference to Formal Exercises – 1922, McMillan

Physical Exercise for Daily Use – 1924, G. P. Putnam’s Sons

The Daily Health Builder – 1928, G. P. Putnam’s Sons

The Boy’s Book of Strength – 1936, Whittlesey House, McGraw-Hill

Training for Championship Athletics – 1939, Whittlesey House, McGraw-Hill

Personal Health – 1940, The Boy Scouts of America

Start Today – 1941, A. S. Barnes

A Guide to Physical Fitness – 1943, The World Publishing

Fighting Fitness – 1944, Whittlesey House, McGraw-Hill

Live Long and Like it – 1948, Public Affairs Committee