The Done-for-You Manners Curriculum Middle School Teachers Actually Need
Middle school is the moment everything clicks — or doesn’t. Give your students the social skills, the confidence, and the tools to walk into any room and belong.
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Middle School Is When Social Skills Either Take Root — Or Don't.
You see it every day. The student who goes quiet in group work. The one who can’t make eye contact with an adult. The one who talks over everyone — not out of arrogance, but because no one ever taught them how to hold a conversation.
Middle school is not too late. It is exactly the right time.
This is the age when students are forming who they are — how they carry themselves, how they speak, how they treat the people around them. When they learn social skills now, those skills become identity. They stop being rules and start being character.
Manners To Go™ gives middle school educators everything they need to make that happen.
“Manners To Go puts the etiquette of our time in their pockets — and opens doors of friendship and opportunity.” — Marikay Satryano, Director, Malcolm Pray Achievement Center
Why Middle School Educators Choose Manners To Go™
Because this age group needs more than a poster on the wall.
✔ Teachers choose it because it speaks directly to middle schoolers.
✔ Counselors trust it because it addresses the real social pressures students face every day.
✔ Administrators choose it because it builds the kind of school culture that shows up in every hallway, every lunch period, every interaction.
Manners Lessons for Middle School Students (Grades 6–8) — What They'll Learn
The Manners To Go™ middle school curriculum teaches the social skills that matter most at this age — from first impressions and conversation skills to digital decorum and the confidence to walk into any situation and handle it well. Every lesson is age-appropriate, engaging, and built for real middle school life.
- Eye contact and first impressions
- Posture and presence
- Handshakes and greetings
- Introductions — in person and professionally
- Conversation skills
- Conversational eloquence — eliminating “like,” “um,” and “ya know”
- Communication skills
- Digital decorum and tech etiquette
- Thank-you notes
- Table manners
- Manners in public places
- Respect and how it shows up
“The young ladies were engaged and the staff cannot stop talking about both presentations and how much they learned. I hope more schools will be able to experience what we experienced.”
Everything You Need. Nothing You Have to Figure Out.
The complete manners curriculum for middle school students — ready for classrooms, school assemblies, and after-school programs.
✔ 17+ Age-Appropriate Lesson Plans
Fresh, relevant, and written specifically for middle schoolers — not watered-down adult content, not overly simplified. Just right.
✔ Scripted Teacher Prompts
Clear, professional language that makes each lesson easy to lead — even on a hard day.
✔ Role-Playing Activities for Every Module
Situations your students actually encounter. Practice that sticks.
✔ PDF + PowerPoint Formats
All materials in both formats — digital and in-person ready.
✔ Printable Worksheets & Handouts
Student-facing materials ready for class or take-home reinforcement. Use the handouts to customize your own activity books to use during your programs
✔ Flexible Delivery Options
Teach in 10, 20, or 30-minute sessions. Works in classrooms, assemblies, and after-school programs.
✔ Parent and At-Home Reinforcement Tools
Extend the learning — and give families something to talk about at dinner.
Created by Lisa Richey — founder of The American Academy of Etiquette and a 20-year etiquette expert who has worked with children and teenagers in classrooms and trained adults in corporations worldwide. Her expertise lives in every lesson plan.
Why This Age Group. Why Now.
Middle school students are at a turning point. The habits they form now — how they introduce themselves, how they handle disagreement, how they speak to adults, how they show up digitally — these become the foundation for high school, college, and the workplace.
The student who learns to shake a hand and look someone in the eye at 12 walks into a job interview at 22 with something most of their peers don’t have: presence.
That is what Manners To Go™ builds. Not only better behavior in the classroom. Presence. Confidence. The ability to belong — in any room, at any age.
“Even a shy preadolescent will gain confidence when she or he is taught why and how to shake hands or make an introduction.” — Marikay Satryano, Director, Malcolm Pray Achievement Center
Choose the Right Plan for Your School
Starter School Pack
For individual teachers and counselors ready to start this week.
$150-$395
One-Time Purchase
✔ Classroom-ready lesson plans
✔ No-prep scripted dialogues and teacher prompts
✔ Customizable, printable handouts
✔ PowerPoint slides ready for your classroom
✔ On-demand training video for implementation
Start teaching essential social skills and confidence — in just minutes a day.
Signature School Set
For schools building a consistent social skills program across multiple classrooms.
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School License (up to 5 classrooms)
✔ Everything in the Starter Pack
✔ License for up to 5 classrooms
✔ 30-minute live virtual training for your teachers
Equip your teachers with a manners curriculum that builds confidence and belonging school-wide.
District Pro License
For curriculum directors and district leaders who want measurable, school-wide impact.
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✔ Everything in the Signature Set
✔ Live virtual kickoff training with Lisa Richey
✔ Custom onboarding toolkit for educators
with Lisa Richey
✔ Priority email support and quarterly leadership call
✔ Bonus: Family Engagement Toolkit
Build a culture of respect, confidence, and belonging — district-wide.
Purchase orders accepted · School and district licensing available
“Manners To Go offered my special needs students a fun and interactive way to enhance their social skills. They really loved the handshake lesson. They were actually excited about doing their homework — shaking hands with family, teachers, and friends.”
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Download a free middle school manners lesson plan and see exactly how it works. No prep. No experience required. Open it and teach it tomorrow.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What social skills should middle school students learn?
A: Middle schoolers benefit most from skills that build confidence and help them navigate real social situations — eye contact, conversation skills, digital etiquette, how to introduce themselves, and how to carry themselves with presence. The Manners To Go™ curriculum covers all of this across 17+ lesson plans designed specifically for grades 6–8.
Q: How do I teach manners to middle schoolers without them tuning out?
A: The Manners To Go™ curriculum is written specifically for this age group — it’s fresh, relevant, and never talks down to students. Role-playing activities, scripted prompts, and real-world scenarios keep middle schoolers engaged. Teachers consistently say their students ask to do it again.
Q: Is there a done-for-you manners curriculum for middle school teachers?
A: Yes. Manners To Go™ includes 17+ complete lesson plans for grades 6–8 with everything a teacher or counselor needs — scripted prompts, printable handouts, PowerPoint slides, and role-playing activities. Open it and teach it. No prep required.
Q: Can this be used for school assemblies or after-school programs?
A: Yes. The curriculum is designed to work in classrooms, school assemblies, and after-school programs. Sessions can be taught in 10, 20, or 30-minute blocks — flexible enough to fit any schedule.