365 Manners Kids Should Know: Games, Activities, and Other Fun Ways to Help Children and Teens Learn Etiquette

If you’ve ever cringed at the sight of your ten-year-old waltzing through the neighbor’s front door without an invitation, or struggled to teach your teenager proper “netiquette” for navigating the complicated world of social networks, you know the importance of teaching kids that manners matter.
 
Sheryl Eberly’s bestselling 365 Manners Kids Should Know gives clever and insightful advice for the myriad situations where consideration counts, but is sometimes forgotten. This new edition incorporates tips for every aspect of digital communication into her straight-forward format.
 
Using a smart one-manner-a-day organization, parents, grandparents, and teachers alike can find practical ways to teach essential manners like:
 
-    When and where it’s appropriate to text
-    How to write a thank-you note
-    The proper way to handle an online bully
-    How to behave at events like birthday parties, weddings,and religious services
 
Full of role-playing exercises, games, and other activities that adults can do with children, 365 Manners Kids Should Know explains not only what manners to teach, but also how—and at what ages—to present them.

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Key Sections and Themes

• 1. Manners Begin at Home

  • Modeling courtesy and respect within the family

  • Age-appropriate expectations for manners

  • Consistency in practicing manners at home and in public

• 2. Body Basics: Hygiene and Self-Presentation

  • Personal cleanliness and grooming

  • Appropriate attire and grooming in private vs. public

  • Respect for others through self-care

• 3. Gender-Specific Courtesies

  • Gentlemanly and gracious behaviors

  • Respectful interactions regardless of gender

  • Specific social expectations for boys and girls

• 4. Family Time: Harmony and Consideration

  • Respecting family members’ privacy and property

  • Good manners in blended families

  • Safety and responsibility when home alone

• 5. Friendship and Community

  • Building and maintaining positive friendships

  • Dealing with bullies and being inclusive

  • Welcoming new kids and saying goodbye

• 6. Communication Skills

  • Being on time and valuing others’ time

  • Effective conversation skills, including tone and body language

  • Navigating difficult topics and using humor appropriately

• 7. Digital Etiquette

  • Responsible use of technology and social media

  • Cell phone, texting, and email manners

  • Online safety and privacy

• 8. Special Occasions

  • Manners for birthdays, weddings, and religious services

  • Proper behavior at receptions and award ceremonies

• 9. Travel and Public Spaces

  • Etiquette for air and train travel

  • Hotel and public space behavior

  • Consideration in playgrounds, pools, and theaters

• 10. Environmental Responsibility

  • Conservation and recycling at home, school, and outdoors

  • Respecting others’ environmental practices

• 11. American Citizenship

  • Respect for national symbols (anthem, flag, Pledge)

  • Community involvement and patriotism

Examples of Specific Manners Covered

• When and where it’s appropriate to text

• How to write a thank-you note

• The proper way to handle an online bully

• How to behave at events like birthday parties, weddings, and religious services

• Proper greetings, introductions, and conversational skills

• Table manners and dining etiquette

• Respect for teachers and classmates

• Being a good guest and host

• Handling disagreements and apologies

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