Youth School of Etiquette

Announcing Our:

Pre-Etiquette Manners: Ages 3 to 5

Pre-Etiquette is an ideal introductory level active and fun-filled course covering the foundation of good manners. Classes are interactive with stories and activities to promote compassion, friendships and consideration for others, thereby making your children’s lives easier as they make the transition to kindergarten eventually.

Lessons include:

Compassion and kindness
Meeting and greeting
Sharing and eye contact
The Magic Words: Please, Thank you and I’m Sorry
Party and playdate manners
Table manners and correct use of utensils

Time: 3:15pm to 4pm (Saturdays)

Cost: $195

Schedule:

Session 1: 2/24, 3/3, 3/10 and 3/17
Session 2: 4/7, 4/14, 4/21 and 4/28
Session 3: 5/19, 5/26, 6/2 and 6/9

Location:

The Britleys for Toddlers
525 School Street SW
Washington, DC 20024

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The Polished Child: Ages 5 to 9 (Sundays)

Since etiquette doesn’t change depending on age, children can begin learning about proper manners very early on. As they grow, they build upon what they have already learned, thereby increasing their self-confidence in social interactions. Through interactive games and role-playing, kids learn amongst their peers the importance of good behavior, confident body language, proper handshake, and much more. The class concludes with an in class “lunch party” where their dining skills are put to the test.

This etiquette classes place an emphasis on:

Introductions and handshakes
Greetings & first impressions
Compassion and kindness
Respect for self & others
Confidence & self-esteem
How to write thank you notes
Dining and table manners
Social media and phone etiquette
Sportsmanship

Time: 1pm to 2pm

Cost: $195

Schedule:

Session 1: 2/25, 3/4, 3/11 and 3/18
Session 2: 4/8, 4/15, 4/22 and 4/29
Session 3: 5/20, 5/27, 6/3 and 6/10

Location:

The Britleys for Toddlers
525 School Street SW
Washington, DC 20024

Register Here

Poised Tweens: Ages 10 to 14 (Sundays)

A foundation of good manners is integral to the development of good leadership skills in young people, not only for today but for the future. These social skills need to be cultivated at a young age and reinforced throughout young adulthood. Respecting and valuing others is a key factor in growing up to be a confident and poised adult, especially during a time when fitting in is very important to them. Our classes are geared to improve their attitude and self-confidence- and they have fun doing it! The class concludes with an in class “lunch party” where their dining skills are put to the test.

This etiquette classes place an emphasis on: