Designed for the teacher of the educable mentally handicapped, the guide presents a detailed outline of suggestions, activities, and teaching aids useful in the instruction of mentally handicapped children. The guide is the first of three volumes (primary, intermediate, and secondary) containing introductory and theoretical chapters plus detailed suggestions for the primary curricula, and an agencies and organizations listing. Such areas as health, safety, social experiences, language arts, numbers and science experiences, arts and crafts, and games are covered. Volume 2 is available as EC 031 266. (CD)