Description
A Complete, Ready-to-Teach Table Manners Curriculum
The Manners To Go™ Preschool–Kindergarten Table Manners Curriculum gives you everything you need to confidently teach young students how to navigate the table with ease, awareness, and confidence—without creating a single lesson from scratch.
With 17 ready-to-teach lessons, this program is designed to be simple to implement, flexible for your schedule, and meaningful for your students.
Each lesson is intentionally designed to build upon the next—creating a complete and confidence-building experience for your students.
How It Works
Step One: Download
Upon purchase, you will receive your electronic files for immediate download—ready to use right away.
Step Two: Teach
Use the curriculum in a way that works best for your classroom. Teach in short daily lessons, as a focused unit, or as part of an enrichment block.
Step Three: Transformation
As students begin to understand how to confidently participate at the table, you will see noticeable growth in their comfort, awareness, and behavior—both in the classroom and beyond.
What’s Included
This curriculum includes 17 ready-to-teach lessons focused on building confidence and appropriate behavior at the table:
Why Manners Matter · Character Voice Animation · How to Set the Table · Napkin in Your Lap · How to Hold a Fork Correctly · American Style Dining · Posture at the Table · Taking Small Bites · Chewing with Mouth Closed · Waiting Your Turn · Using a Napkin · Passing Food · Excusing Yourself · Manners in a Restaurant · Table Conversation · Coloring & Reinforcement Activities · Review & Practice
A Visual and Interactive Learning Experience
This program is designed to engage young learners through both structure and creativity. Included in this curriculum:
- Black and white placemat for hands-on learning and practice
- Coloring pages that reinforce key table manners concepts
- Character Voice Animations that bring lessons to life and support engagement
Every Lesson Includes
- Step-by-step, done-for-you lesson plans
- Suggested teacher language so you always know what to say
- Illustrated, age-appropriate student handouts
- Built-in student reflection and assessments
- Flexible implementation options
Designed for Real Classrooms
This curriculum can be used:
- During classroom instruction
- As part of a social skills or life skills block
- In after-school or enrichment programs
It is designed to support you—without adding extra work to your day.
Expand Your Curriculum
This module is part of the full Preschool–Kindergarten Bundle, which also includes:
- First Impressions
- Communication Skills
Upgrade to the full bundle for a complete social skills program.
Created by Experts in Etiquette Education
Developed by The American Academy of Etiquette, this curriculum reflects decades of experience teaching children how to show up with confidence, respect, and ease in the world.
Terms of Purchase
Your purchase includes:
- One teacher license
- One year of use
We welcome purchase orders from schools and districts.
Contact: info@mannerstogo.com | 610-212-1862
