Confident and Polished at the Table
Dining Skills | Level 2
Grades 3-5
This dining course helps upper elementary students feel comfortable and capable at the table in both everyday and special settings.
Through guided instruction and a structured dining experience, students practice proper table manners, polite conversation, and host-guest awareness. The focus is confidence, consideration for others, and knowing what to do without feeling overwhelmed.
What to Expect:
Each day build on the last, strengthening confidence, table manners and social awareness. The week culminates in a guided three-course dining experience, where students practice polished dining skills, conversation, and gratitude in a special, real-world setting.
Location details are shared upon registration.
Skills we build:
Proper place settings and utensil use
Posture, seating, and napkin etiquette
Passing food and dining politely in a group
Appropriate table conversation and listening skills
Trying new foods with confidence and respect
Handling mistakes gracefully
Thanking the host and expressing appreciation