Manners for Kids/Teens
Learning manners when young can help children throughout life when in a variety of situations with their peers and adults. Manners will never go out of style!
Why is Polite Right? Ages 7-11 - #1621
This workshop will emphasize and reinforce the mannerly actions and reactions kids can use through body language, tone of voice, and choice of words to express their "true" feelings. Manners are a sign of strength and empower kids, even in difficult situations, to make more positive decisions. Kids will discover why "manners are not for wimps" and how they can enable them to gain respect, and provide comfortable opportunities to develop lasting, beneficial positive relationships at home, at school, and in public. They can learn to use mannerly words, actions, and deeds shown by their peers to evaluate "true friendships". Learning how to resist negative influences will also be discussed to help increase self-confidence. Appropriate behavior and manners will be taught through lively humor and comfortable interactive activities and games including: "Body Language’s Silent Yells", "Fabulous Phases Relay Race", "Thank You Note Challenge" and the "Listen and Copy That Contest" using music and songs. Incentive prizes and handouts will be provided for reinforcements. $4 material fee paid to instructor at class.
Mary Claire Attebery
Sat., Sept. 27 (1 session)
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. $39
LLC, 1219 N. Carpenter Road, Room 104
Communication Skills for Teens - Ages 12+ - #1620
This class will enable teens to identify and reinforce mannerly people skills and etiquette, to be prepared and comfortable communicating with adults. Students will increase their confidence by learning why, which, and when certain manners make it easier to express "real" feelings, including opposite opinions and viewpoints, without offending anyone. Mary Claire uses interactive, fun methods and clever activities to emphasize mannerly communication skills. Empower your teen today! $4 material fee paid to instructor.
Mary Claire Attebery
Sat., Sept. 27 (1 session)
1:30-4:30 p.m. $39
LLC, 1219 N. Carpenter Road, Room 104
Holiday Dining Etiquette Ages 7+ - #1622
What Better Time To Learn, Reinforce and Practice Social Manners Then Right Before The Holidays?? Table settings, introductions of self and others, traditional formalities for meeting and greeting, conversation techniques and topics, and body language will be included during this dining etiquette workshop thru fun creative role-plays. Mary Claire uses humor, games and kid-friendly foods to make practicing table manners enjoyable. Students will discover the value of being a congenial guest, as well as a gracious host in order to comfortably participate in all types of social events. They will also learn reactions to use to avoid embarrassing social situations, gracefully handle accidents and difficult foods. Lunch provided for skill practice. $8 fee payable to instructor in class.
Mary Claire Attebery
Sat., Nov. 8 (1 session)
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. $45
LLC, 1219 N. Carpenter Road, Room 103
