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LESSONS ON MANNERS
SCHOOL AND HOME USE
LESSONS ON MANNERS.
INTRODUCTION.
Lesson I.
LESSON I.
Lesson II.
LESSON II.
Lesson III.
A gentle guide invites teachers to turn everyday etiquette into lively conversation rather than strict lecture. By encouraging pupils to speak, share stories, and even spot polite or rude moments on the playground, the lessons become real‑world practice that sticks. The author argues that good manners grow best when demonstrated through simple, relatable examples that children can apply at school, at home, and later in public life.
The book is organized into short, themed sections—covering school conduct, street behavior, dining, respect for elders, and even manners in churches and amusement venues. Each topic offers a framework that teachers can adapt, expand, or condense to suit any age group. Through questions, role‑playing, and brief writing tasks, students repeatedly reinforce the precepts, turning “thank you” and “please” into second nature. Listeners will discover a timeless, classroom‑tested approach to nurturing polite, confident youngsters.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (103K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Jul 17, 2010
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
A 19th-century American educator best remembered for writing a practical, thoughtful guide to teaching children courtesy at home and at school. Her work treats manners not as empty rules, but as part of everyday character and social life.
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