Manners for Young Children

Manners for Young Children - meticulously crafted for grades 1-3 - is a warm, practical, and engaging lesson plan designed to help young learners build the foundational social skills they need to thrive at home, in school, and in everyday life. With clear guidance, age-appropriate activities, and instructor-ready structure, this lesson plan makes teaching manners simple, fun, and deeply meaningful.

Children learn to greet others politely, treat others and their property with respect, behave respectfully in public spaces, and communicate kindly. Every activity is crafted to build confidence, encourage empathy, and help children understand how their actions affect the people around them.

Perfect for classrooms, workshops, community programs, and private instruction, this lesson plan gives instructors a beautifully organized toolkit for nurturing socially aware, considerate young children.

What This Lesson Plan Teaches

• Everyday courtesy and kindness
• Polite greetings and introductions
• Respecting people, their home, and property
• Respectful behavior in public spaces
• Early communication skills
• How to be mindful of others' feelings
• Table manners and dining etiquette

To support seamless instruction, this book provides two versions of the workshop-one with PowerPoint indicators and one without. You'll also receive suggested handouts, teacher resources, and PowerPoint presentation images. You'll also receive a download link for the full PowerPoint presentation and printable handouts.

Rebecca Black, former principal of Etiquette Now! has taught countless workshops to aspiring etiquette instructors and wedding professionals. Now you can access her proven teaching materials and expert guidance-without the cost of attending in-person training. Everything you need to deliver an engaging, informative workshop is right here at your fingertips.

Practical, Polite, and Ready for the Real World.