Emily Post's The Guide to Good Manners for Kids
Emily Post's Etiquette Series
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What’s inside...
Since 1922, the name Emily Post has represented good manners based on kindness, courtesy, and unselfishness. Today, the third generation of Post authors, Peggy Post and Cindy Post Senning, offers the children of the twenty-first century a comprehensive guide to good manners. This book is full of the simple, practical advice that Emily herself would have offered. Written with kids in mind and full of bold illustrations, Emily Post's The Guide to Good Manners for Kids is a reference guide that children will use and parents can trust. It covers just about every situation a kid will face, including proper etiquette for handling various events such as weddings, after-school events, jobs, and parties.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
8-12
Length
144 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
Why do you think manners are important in our day-to-day interactions?
Can you think of a situation where good manners made a difference in the outcome?
How do you feel when someone is polite or has good manners towards you?
Which manners from the book do you find easiest to practice and which are the most challenging?
How can we remind ourselves to use good manners every day?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage open dialogue by sharing your own experiences with manners, both positive and challenging. Praise your child for moments where they demonstrate good manners, tying them back to examples in the book. Create a 'manners goal' together with your child for the week and check in daily to discuss progress and feelings. Use real-life scenarios to apply the manners discussed in the book, making the lessons more tangible and relatable.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Respect for others
Explanation: The book teaches children how to show respect through polite behavior and understanding the feelings of others.
Real-World Application: Children can use these manners in school or while interacting with friends and family, creating harmonious relationships.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Children are guided on how to take responsibility for their actions and the importance of fulfilling commitments.
Real-World Application: This can help children handle their schoolwork more diligently and maintain their personal spaces and belongings.
Example Lesson: Effective Communication
Explanation: This guide illustrates the significance of clear and polite communication, including listening skills.
Real-World Application: Kids learn to express themselves clearly and resolve conflicts with peers through constructive dialogue.
Example Lesson: The importance of gratitude
Explanation: The book emphasizes the value of saying 'thank you' and appreciating what they have and receive from others.
Real-World Application: Children can practice gratitude daily, enhancing their social interactions and overall mental wellbeing.