Manners Curriculum for Preschool and Kindergarten | Manners To Go™
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Every Child Begins Somewhere. You Get to Be Where It Starts.
Before a child learns to read, before they learn to add, before any academic skill takes root — they are learning how to be with other people.
How to say please. How to wait for their turn. How to look someone in the eye and say hello. How to include the child standing alone at the edge of the playground.
These are not small lessons. They are the foundation that every other skill — academic, social, personal — will be built on for the rest of their lives.
Manners To Go™ gives you everything you need to teach these skills beautifully — in a format as warm, gentle, and age-appropriate as the children you teach. No prep. No overwhelm. Open it and watch something wonderful begin.
“The program was fine-tuned to each grade level and the students were engaged and ready to participate.” — Sarah Sakr, Parent Teacher Association, Jefferson Elementary School, Westfield, NJ
Why Preschool and Kindergarten Educators Choose Manners To Go™
Because the foundation of everything good starts here.
✔ Teachers choose it because it is beautifully illustrated, completely age-appropriate, and ready to teach the moment it arrives.
✔ Directors choose it because it reflects the values of their school — and gives parents something visible and meaningful to see.
✔ Administrators choose it because it builds the kind of early childhood culture that follows students all the way through elementary school and beyond.
Manners Lessons for Preschool and Kindergarten — What Your Little Learners Will Discover
The Manners To Go™ preschool and kindergarten curriculum introduces the social skills that matter most at this age — from magical words and smiles to sharing, listening, and treating others with kindness. Every lesson is gentle, joyful, and designed for the way young children actually learn.
- Eye contact and smiles
- Posture and how we carry ourselves
- Magical words — please, thank you, excuse me
- Handshakes and greetings
- Introductions
- Using grown-up titles
- Conversation skills — listening and taking turns
- Kindness and respect
- Thank-you notes
- Table manners
- Manners in public places
- Sharing and including others
Everything You Need. Nothing You Have to Figure Out.
The complete manners curriculum for preschool and kindergarten — beautifully illustrated, completely age-appropriate, and ready to teach from day one.
✔ 17+ Age-Appropriate Lesson Plans — Designed for Little Learners
Short, joyful, and built around the way children ages 3–6 actually engage. Teach in 10 minutes or expand into a full activity — the choice is yours.
✔ Beautifully Illustrated Handouts and Worksheets
Colorful, child-friendly materials that students can hold, color, and take home with pride.
✔ Scripted Teacher Prompts
Warm, gentle language that makes every lesson easy to lead — even on the busiest days.
✔ Role-Playing Activities for Every Module
Simple, playful activities that bring lessons to life in a way young children remember.
✔ PDF + PowerPoint Formats
All materials in both formats — digital and in-person ready.
✔ Flexible Delivery Options
Teach in 10, 20, or 30-minute sessions. Works in classrooms, circle time, and after-school programs.
✔ Parent and At-Home Reinforcement Tools
Send the learning home. When families use the same language, the habits form twice as fast.
Created by Lisa Richey — founder of The American Academy of Etiquette and a 20-year etiquette expert who has worked with children from their very earliest years through adulthood. She understands this age group deeply — and that understanding lives in every lesson plan.
The Youngest Learners Respond the Most.
There is something remarkable about teaching manners to a preschooler. They have not yet decided these things are not cool. They have not built walls against being taught. They are wide open — curious, eager, and genuinely delighted when they learn something new about how to be kind.
A four-year-old who learns to say please and thank you with meaning — not just as a reflex — has internalized something. A five-year-old who learns to look someone in the eye and say hello with confidence carries that with them into kindergarten, into elementary school, and far beyond.
This is the gift of early childhood education. The lessons land differently here. They land deeper.
And the parents notice. The first time a child uses a skill from this curriculum at the dinner table — the right words, the right posture, the genuine eye contact — a parent sees their child differently. They see who their child is becoming.
That is what Manners To Go™ makes possible. One lesson at a time.
Choose the Right Plan for Your School
Starter School Pack
Perfect for individual teachers and counselors ready to start this week.
$150-$395
One-Time Purchase
✔ No-prep, classroom-ready lesson plans
✔ Scripted dialogues, teacher prompts
✔ Customizable/Printable handouts to create your own activity books
✔ PowerPoints to use in your classroom
✔ On-demand training video on how to implement our curriculum in your classroom
Start teaching essential social skills, kindness and confidence – in only (take out just) minutes a day.
Signature School Set
Ideal for schools ready to implement a consistent social skills program across multiple classrooms.
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School License (up to 5 classrooms)
✔ All features of Starter Pack
(bundle only)
✔ License for up to 5 classrooms
✔ 30 minute “Live Virtual” training for the teachers implement the program
Empower your teachers with a beautifully designed manners curriculum.
District Pro License
Best for districts, charter networks, or large schools seeking a scalable and elevated approach to manners and emotional intelligence education.
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✔ All features of Signature Set
✔ License for up to 30 classrooms
✔ Live virtual kickoff training
with Lisa Richey
✔ Custom onboarding toolkit
for educators
✔ Priority email support
& quarterly leadership call
✔ Bonus: Family Engagement Toolkit
Create a culture of respect, empathy, and confidence—district-wide.
Start Here — It's Free.
Download a free preschool manners lesson plan and see exactly how it works with your youngest learners. No prep. No experience required. Just open it, teach it, and watch their faces light up.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can preschool and kindergarten children really learn manners?
A: Absolutely — and research consistently shows that the earlier social skills are introduced, the more naturally they become habit. Children ages 3–6 are remarkably receptive. They are forming their understanding of how the world works, and what they learn now becomes the foundation for everything that follows. The Manners To Go™ curriculum is specifically designed for this developmental stage — gentle, joyful, and immediately effective.
Q: What manners should preschool students learn?
A: At this age, the most impactful lessons are the foundational ones — please, thank you, and excuse me; eye contact and smiles; how to greet someone; how to listen when others are speaking; how to share and include others. The Manners To Go™ preschool curriculum covers all of these and more, in a format young children genuinely love.
Q: Is there a done-for-you manners curriculum for preschool teachers?
A: Yes. Manners To Go™ is a complete, done-for-you manners curriculum for preschool and kindergarten — beautifully illustrated, age-appropriate, and ready to teach from day one. It includes lesson plans, illustrated handouts, role-playing activities, scripted teacher prompts, and parent reinforcement tools. No prep required.
Q: Can this curriculum be used in both private preschools and public pre-K programs?
A: Yes. Manners To Go™ is used in public, private, and charter school settings globally. The curriculum is flexible enough to fit any classroom — and purchase orders are accepted for school and district purchasing.
Q: Can I purchase with a purchase order?
A: Yes. Manners To Go™ accepts purchase orders from schools and districts. Use the P.O. option at checkout or contact us directly for school and district licensing.