Curriculum: Manners

Back to Basics empowers children to adeptly navigate today’s fast-paced, digital world while preserving timeless expressions of courtesy and compassion. Students explore the simple pleasures of human interaction. Good manners and proper personal presentation is a necessity in today's increasingly competitive society.

 

  • Introductions
  • First Impressions: Hand shakes, Eye contact, Posture, Sitting, Standing, Walking
  • Thank you notes and Gratitude
  • General Telephone Manners - Answering, Conversation and Taking Messages
  • Basic table manners intro
  • Encountering Difficult Foods
  • International v Continental Dining
  • Being a gracious host and guest at social functions.
  • Cell phone and texting etiquette
  • Being a good sport and spectator

 

  “I was so excited when Back to Basics was brought to STMCS! The Dining segment of the course has really helped my daughters be more considerate and conscious of their behavior at meal times. They are eager to practice their skills and are more receptive to reinforcement.” – Mary Sifferman, Mother of Clare and Riona (2nd grade)

 

 

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