Even where no organized training classes are at present available, the
earnest teacher can gain much help from following an organized course of
reading in such lines as those just given. Excellent texts are available
in most of these fields.

The reward.--One deep and abiding satisfaction may come to the teacher
who feels the burden of reaching the standards set forth in this lesson.
_It is all worth while_. Some make the mistake of charging against
their task all the time, effort and devotion that go into preparing
themselves as teachers of religion. But this is a false philosophy. For
_a great work greatly performed leaves the stamp of its greatness on the
worker_. All that we do toward making out of ourselves better teachers
of childhood adds to our own spiritual equipment. All the study, prayer,
and consecration we give to our work for the children returns a
hundredfold to us in a richer experience and a larger capacity for
service.

1. Recall several teachers whom you remember best from your own
pupil days, and see whether you can estimate the qualities in their
character or teaching which are responsible for the lasting
impression.

2. Are you able to determine from the character chart which are
your strongest qualities? Which are your weakest qualities? Just
what methods are you planning to use to improve your personality?

3. In thinking of your class, are you able to judge in connection
with different ones on what qualities of character they most need
help? Are you definitely seeking to help on these points in your