The Teacher Moral Influences Employed in the Instruction and Government of the Young

"The Teacher" by Jacob Abbott is a guide for teachers from the 1800's that shows how to use morals, not just punishments, while working with kids. Abbott explains established teaching advice with stories and real experiences to help new teachers. The central idea is that good teachers find ways to make learning fun for themselves and the students. By understanding how people act, teachers enjoy being in charge of their students learning. The author shows how thinking carefully about teaching changes it into something creative and enjoyable and is a setup for talking about managing a whole class.