Description
A Complete, Ready-to-Teach Table Manners Curriculum
The Manners To Go™ Middle School Table Manners Curriculum gives you everything you need to confidently teach students how to navigate the table with awareness, confidence, and ease—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 highly relevant for today’s 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, focused lessons, as a structured unit, or as part of an advisory, life skills, or enrichment program.
Step Three: Transformation
As students develop confidence and awareness at the table, you will see improved behavior, greater comfort in social settings, and increased independence in real-world situations.
What’s Included
This curriculum includes 17 ready-to-teach lessons focused on building confidence and appropriate behavior in dining and social settings:
Why Manners Matter · Dining Awareness · Place Settings · Napkin Etiquette · Proper Utensil Skills · American Style Dining · Introduction to European Style Dining · Posture at the Table · Dining Pace · Passing Food · Table Conversation · Excusing Yourself · Restaurant Etiquette · Hosting Awareness · Formal vs. Informal Settings · Confidence at the Table · Review & Practice
A Real-World, Engaging Learning Experience
This program is designed to connect with middle school students in a meaningful and practical way:
- Real-life dining scenarios that reflect everyday social situations
- Role-playing activities that build confidence through practice
- Guided reflection that encourages awareness and independence
- Practical tools students can apply in real-world settings
Every Lesson Includes
- Step-by-step, done-for-you lesson plans
- Suggested teacher language so you always know what to say
- Age-appropriate student handouts
- Built-in student reflection and assessments
- Flexible implementation options
Designed for Real Classrooms
This curriculum can be used:
- During advisory or homeroom
- As part of a life skills or character education program
- In enrichment or leadership settings
It is designed to support your teaching—without adding extra work to your day.
Expand Your Curriculum
This module is part of the full Middle School 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 helping students build confidence, communication skills, and social awareness that will serve them for life.
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