Kind Beginnings
Foundations of Respect
Grades K-2
A joyful introduction to social skills for our youngest learners.
Children practice polite words, listening, and respectful interaction through movement, modeling and role play. Skills are taught gently and positively, helping your child have fun and their confidence grow naturally.
What to Expect:
Each day builds on the last, strengthening confidence and thoughtful social skills. The last class includes a simple tea, giving students the opportunity to practice manners, gratitude, and polite conversation in a real-world setting.
Location details to be provided upon registration.
Skills we build:
Using polite words and a kind tone
Listening and following simple directions
Taking turns and waiting patiently
Respecting personal space and appropriate public behavior
Greeting others with confident handshakes and eye contact
How Families Can Prepare Their Child
We want every child to feel confident and ready from the moment they walk into our programs. A little family preparation goes a long way!
Before Class:
Please have your child eat a snack prior to arrival. Classes are active and engaging and hunger makes self-regulation very hard for young people.
What to Wear:
Neat, comfortable clothing appropriate for the Manners Class Setting. Secure shoes are preferred, there is quite a bit of movement in the class.
We are not formal, but we are intentional. Presentation supports presence.
Dressing up for the Signature Event (Conversation Tea/Instructional Dinner) is encouraged.
At Home Support:
Let your child know that we are practicing new things, even if it is different from how things are done at home.
Family life is naturally relaxed, that is healthy and expected. In class, we are practicing skills for more formal environments. It's common for students to say, "That's not how we do it at home". And that's okay.
Learning flexibility is part of social maturity. We are expanding their skill set, not correcting family culture. When parents reinforce this message, children grow faster in confidence and adaptability.