How to Teach Manners in the School-room

The work argues that manners must be taught deliberately rather than left to imitation and offers practical guidance and lesson material for use across grade levels. It outlines underlying principles of courtesy such as kindness, self-control, and regard for others, and urges teachers to exemplify these qualities. The book supplies general directions for instruction, special advice to teachers, and step-by-step illustrative lessons adapted to different age groups. Detailed topics include school habits (regularity, punctuality, cleanliness), care of books and school property, respectful conduct toward teachers and visitors, and domestic politeness. Supplemental subjects and classroom keys help teachers expand and adapt lessons.