Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1875-09-02

nlln-one tnat Will link his mind to
some object. 1t is well in teaching
words to show the object first then
whenever the pupil sees the word rep,
resenting it, he finds no difficulty in
pronouncing it, because he has the
idea first. Teach him to accomplish
every task assigned him-that nothing
must be done by halves. If he docs
but little make him do it we'll The
formation of correct entail habits is
too often neglected right here. Cor,
rect position and graceful motions of
the body, polite department, respectful
language both to the teacher and in the
intercourse of the pupils with each
other may be taught as we'll in the pri :
mary department as any other. Habits
like these once formed in pupil is
worth far more to him than the money
paid for his tuition.
TO teach we'll in any department re-
qures besides thorough knowledge of
the subject. love for the work, but in
this needs more.
1t is necessary for one to have u
love for the children, constant, patient
care and watchfullness, an aptness to
communicate, so as to be easily under.
stood by the youngest and dullest pu-
pills, a knowledge Of child-nature q
study of disposition and character,
and in short, q tact and skill not re-
quired in any other department. AL.
most anything about us may be conver>
ted into an object lesson. The earth
and air, sea and sky, flower and tree,
beast and bird. all may aid in making
impressions on the yohag mind, and
that teacher succeeds best who knows
how to make the best oftLese surround.
ings in his Instructions.
We cannot place too high an esti.
mate on correct primary instruction
1t is the foundation of a noble and
beautiful structure which may leave its
impress on the generations to come.
Whatever we teach, whether it be right
or wrong, we give another the power
to communicate to others.
What is the cause of the ignorance
and large part Of the crime through
out the country? Is it the lack of
Colleges, universities or other insti.
tutions of learning? Is it because we
have no ministers of the gospel, no
societies formed against the evils abroad
in the landno books, no newspapers,no
christian people. We have all these
and more. 1t is because of the neglect
OF proper training in childhood. While
| own that much Of this has its origin
in a defective family government, a
great deal Of it is owing to idle habits
contracted at school. Give q child a
taste for useful books and study, and
he has pretty sure safe guard against
evil associations.
After all that can be written on this
subject it is task more delicate than
many of us think. The best Of teachers
sometimes err in the manner of in>
structing young children; But if the
right is the grand motive, with the
other necessary qualifications, those
who undertake it will find their reward
though it be like "bread cast on the
waters"
AS teacher Of primary school, 81
magnify mine Office" The pure asso
citation of children and their love and
confidence are worth more than king
doms. The consciousness Of being
the humble instrument of aiding IN the
developement Of the immortal mind is
one of the sweet rewards of this labor
Of love. Can we not aim at higher
standard in this? Let us strive for
the ideal Of perfection in this though
we never live to reach it. First i'm.
pressions are more durable than any
other made in after life. Let us en-.
deavor to make such as we will never
wish to eface. but will grow brighter
as the years pass away and deepen and
expand more fully in that world which
all our labor here is only preparation
~ A lumberman, being but poorly
provided with materials Of sustenance
for his men. fed them with pork cooked