CHARACTER EDUCATION, ETIQUETTE and MANNERS

​It's extremely important for our children to learn proper etiquette, including table manners,
​so all our Teachers will be teaching them about this throughout the school year as part of our curriculum in all grade levels.

We will also continue teaching our Highpoint students "Character Education" and reinforcing these core values daily. We will continue to emphasize teaching about manners, honesty, responsibility, honor, ethics, and integrity, so they can become good "all-around" adults of tomorrow.

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CHARACTER EDUCATION

Link to our CHARACTER EDUCATION PROGRAM

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ETIQUETTE and MANNERS

20 ETIQUETTE LESSONS CHILDREN NEED TO KNOW

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ETIQUETTE & TABLE MANNERS

What is Etiquette?

• Etiquette is the set of rules that govern good behavior and our social interactions.
• It reflects our cultural norms and generally accepted ethical codes.
• It helps us show respect and consideration to others.
• Without proper manners and etiquette, the customs of a polite and respectful society would soon disappear.​

Rules of Proper Table Manners and Dining Etiquette

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HOW TO SET A TABLE PROPERLY:

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WHY ARE MANNERS SO IMPORTANT?

Children aren’t born with manners, they chew with their mouths open, eat with their hands, throw food, burp…the list goes on!  In most houses dinners with a child under 5 is a messy event, and learning good manners will serve them well later in life. 

​Manners go beyond just saying "please" and "thank you" - they're about showing kindness, following shared rules, and learning to be respectful at the table. 

Pre-schoolers are ready to learn and eager to please, and most are very receptive to introducing table manners to their dinnertime routine. Of course not all children are the same but teaching your child one manner at a time is key so that you don’t overwhelm them.

Children learn by watching, practicing, and making mistakes. It is important to remember that YOU are your child’s best role model, so make sure that you yourself are practicing good table manners at the table and setting a positive example yourself.


Important Table Manners To Teach Kids:

1. Wash hands before coming to the table. Explain to your child that clean hands will keep them healthy. Make it easy for your child by having a small step by the sink and maybe some special soap for them to use to make it more exciting. This is an easy habit for them to grasp and you’ll soon find them running off to do it themselves before eating, without you even having to ask!
2. Say please and thank you. This shows respect and gratitude to the person that made or served your dinner. These two words cannot be overused when showing your appreciation.
3. Don’t talk with your mouth full. No one wants to see all the food in your mouth, or have it sprayed across the table! Remind your child to take small mouthfuls and swallow their food before talking.
4. Avoid using devices at the table; no phones, tablets, TV, video games etc. Collect all devices before the meal starts and stick to it. This is not only polite but respectful to the people at your table. It also enables your child to focus on and enjoy their food, and interact with the people around them.
5. Help clear the table at the end of your meal. This doesn’t need to be a big job, encourage your child to help out by carrying their plate and cup to the kitchen side. Remind your child that kindness and gratitude can be shown by helping o