Slojd

Slojd ("SLEIGHT") is an institution which originated in Finland and Sweden, and consisted in teaching handicrafts in schools, so as to educate the hand and eye of a pupil as well as his intellect. He begins by making small objects of use or ornament, passing on, as he gains in power, to more elaborate and useful work. A similar idea lies at the root of the Kindergarten system and the rapidly-developing practice of giving technical education.