I really enjoyed your manners class. Thank you for being my teacher and Emily too. I loved the food manners and I taught my dad hand shaking tricks.

- Mara Pawlenty – Governor Tim Pawlenty’s daughter – [August 2003]

Manners for Everyday Life™ is a character education curriculum that will make a difference in your classroom, school and community. By teaching “manners with respect,” students not only learn basic social and etiquette skills, but most importantly, how and why those skills can benefit them today and for a lifetime. This program empowers students and teachers to make mannerly choices in school, at home and in all social situations.

Curriculum Features:

  • 15, 30-35 minute lessons: Teacher-friendly format that is organized, clear concise.
  • Teacher’s Guide: Includes expanded philosophies, teaching tips, reproducible pages.
  • Student Workbook: Filled with activities, background information original illustrations.
  • Supplemental Video: Real-life scenarios portraying students making mannerly choices.
  • Bulletin Board Kit: For year-round visual reinforcement of core concepts.
  • Mannerly Manners® “Tool Kit”(optional): Assists with eye contact, personal space & more.

Curriculum Teaches:
Social skills:

  • Introductions-proper handshake, greetings, personal space
  • First impressions-the value of a smile, body language
  • Conversations 101-polite words, active listening
  • Table Manners-everyday eating and dining etiquette
  • Communication Etiquette- phones, computers, thank you notes

Life Skills:

  • Respect, compassion for others
  • Increased confidence and leadership abilities

Also Available:

  • Teaching “Tool Kit”
  • Classroom posters
  • Thank you notes
  • Parent resource information

For more information, email: products@mannerlymanners.com

The Mannerly Manners program fulfills many of the Federal and State Character Education Standards.

Available Fall of 2007 –

The Mannerly Manners® Youth Course will soon be available to schools nationally as a unit based curriculum for ages 7 to 12 years.

Each thirty to thirty-five minute lesson teaches everyday manners and social etiquette based on a foundation of respect for oneself and others. The lessons are presented in a hands-on, engaging style for both educators and students. The course features a student workbook, take home information and supplemental video.