Kind Beginnings: At the Table
Dining Skills | Level 1
Grades K-2
This introductory dining experience helps young children practice kindness, patience, and confidence during mealtime.
Using simple language, and guided practice, students will learn how to sit at the table, use polite words, and participate positively in a shared meal. The focus is comfort, awareness, and joyful participation rather than formal rules.
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:
Sitting at the table with calm body awareness
Using polite words such as 'please' and 'thank you'
Waiting turns and practicing patience during a meal
Using basic utensils appropriately
Participating in table conversation and listening to others
Respecting shared space and materials
Expressing appreciation at the end of a meal