Manners & Etiquette FREE Learning Resources!

September 9, 2016 1 Comment

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Want to teach your kids manners but not sure where to start? Check out these wonderful FREE resources to teach your kids proper manners and etiquette!

“Manners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others. If you have that awareness, you have good manners, no matter what fork you use.”
—Emily Post

More than ever parents are seeking creative and effective ways to instill manners in their children. Manners and etiquette may evoke images of stuffy attitudes and pinkies held high but it really boils down to respect for others and yourself. Give your child the advantage by standing out by presenting impeccable manners.

Learning Manners

Emily Post and Everyday Manners

Emily Post was known for her timeless advice on etiquette. The site covers all areas of etiquette and manners from weddings to entertaining guests. Don’t miss her interesting biography on the site! The site does not contain lessons but the ideas can be implemented.

Manners Matter

Manners Matter has a free lesson download called “Manners be a Detective.” They call themselves “The Civility Experts!” and have plenty to say about it on multiple websites with activities for kids. They also have a free manners video and three free manners printables: Manners Search Word, Party Manners Bingo, and Manners Word Scramble. You can find all the freebies on their site here.

Manners Matter with 4H

New Hampshire University 4H has a free lesson plan for manners on their club website. This “Manners Matter” is a set of instructions on etiquette for ages 5 to 8. The “participant learns table manners by practicing setting a table and by considering the best way to eat a variety of foods.”

Creation Science Academy

The “Manners Matter” page at Creation Science Academy talks about how people today often forget simple courtesies, which the author ties to moving away from Christian values. It highlights how good manners reflect a person’s character and are part of living a Christ-like life. The author encourages parents to teach and model respect, kindness, and self-control to their kids as these qualities are key to good manners. You can read read it here.