Grace and Courtesy

Presentation Explain that the children will learn how to greet a person.  Make eye contact with the child.  Extend your right hand to...

Presentation With an assistant’s help, explain that the children will learn how to welcome a visitor.  Have the assistant knock on the door...

Presentation With an assistant’s help, explain that the children will learn how to thank a visitor for coming.  With the assistant next to you, tell...

Presentation Explain that the children will learn how to introduce someone.  Invite two children to help you.  Get down on their level.  “Hello [first child’s...

Presentation Explain that the children will learn how to begin and end a conversation.  Invite a child to help you.  Get down on their...

Presentation Explain that the children will learn how to listen to another person.  Invite a child.  Get down on his level.  Ask the child...

Presentation Explain that the child will learn how to observe someone’s work.  Invite the child to follow you as you find another child...

Presentation Explain that the child will learn how to walk carefully around a table or work rug. Ask the child...

Presentation Explain that the child will learn how to ask permission to pass by someone. Ask the child to stand...

Presentation Explain that the children will learn how to interrupt a conversation. Ask two children to talk to one another...

Presentation Explain that the child will learn how to make an apology. Explain why it is important to make an...

Presentation Explain that the child will learn how to express appreciation. Say “Thank you so much [child’s name] for doing...