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Lessons for K-12th grade

Table Manners, Dining Etiquette, & Social Skills

Lessons focus on dining skills and socialization skills for boys and girls. Each class size is limited to ten children, one assistant, and the instructor. Class times and locations will vary each quarter.

Lessons are now offered in-person in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Online classes are also available using an online audio and web conferencing platform called Zoom. Visit https://zoom.us/ to sign up to the platform to participate in online lessons.

*For students taking online lessons, food arrangements and materials may need to be prepared at home when necessary, for certain lessons.

Students in any of the 6th-12th grade programs will enjoy a four-course meal to put their newfound etiquette skills into practice (restaurant cost included with the cost of the program). *For students taking online lessons, other arrangements can be made if attendance is not possible.

There will be a Pizza Etiquette Lesson for students in the K-5th grade program. Food will be served to students in 6 out of the 8 lessons. Please let the instructor know of any food allergies as soon as possible.

All students are presented with 'Certificates of Achievement' after they have completed all lessons of the program.

*There is a $25 fee for makeup lessons.

K – 5th Grade Boys and Girls Dining Etiquette Program

Lessons included are:

Lesson 1: The Knife//Introductions
Lesson 2: The Spoon//Shaking Hands
Lesson 3: Table Manners//The Napkin
Lesson 4: The Fork//American Dining
Lesson 5: The Fork//Continental Dining
Lesson 6: Pizza Day//Phone Etiquette
Lesson 7: Thank You Notes//Dessert Etiquette
Lesson 8: Parent / Student Wrap-up

6th – 9th Beginning Girls Dining Etiquette Program

Lessons included are:

Lesson 1: Introductions
Lesson 2: Posture
Lesson 3: Clothing Class
Lesson 4: Thank-you Notes
Lesson 5: Dining Skills
Lesson 6: Phone Etiquette
Lesson 7: Set Your Place at the Table
Lesson 8: Respect & Courtesy
Lesson 9: Four-Course Meal
Lesson 10: Parent / Student Wrap-up

6th – 9th Advanced Girls Dining Etiquette Program

Lessons included are:

Lesson 1: Introductions
Lesson 2: Confidence Conveyed through Posture
Lesson 3: Hair and Skin Care
Lesson 4: Clothing Class
Lesson 5: Savvy Communication
Lesson 6: The Athlete
Lesson 7: Speaking to Win
Lesson 8: Table Manners
Lesson 9: Four-Course Meal
Lesson 10: Parent / Student Wrap-up

6th – 9th Boys Dining Etiquette Program

Lessons included are:

Lesson 1: Introductions
Lesson 2: Social Skills
Lesson 3: Clothing Class
Lesson 4: Thank-you Notes
Lesson 5: Dining Skills
Lesson 6: Phone Etiquette
Lesson 7: Table Manners
Lesson 8: Four-Course Meal
Lesson 9: Sportsmanship
Lesson 10: Parent / Student Wrap-up

10th-12th Boys & Girls Dining Etiquette Program

Lessons included are:

Lesson 1: Introductions
Lesson 2: Social Skills
Lesson 3: Experiencing the Theater
Lesson 4: Dining Skills
Lesson 5: Job and College Interviews
Lesson 6: Clothing Class
Lesson 7: Table Manners
Lesson 8: What do I find attractive / Dating
Lesson 9: Four-Course Meal
Lesson 10: Parent / Student Wrap-up

Additional Lessons

Positive Image
Napkin Folding
Afternoon Tea
Digital Age Etiquette
Dining Styles
Planning a Party
And more!

One-Time Classes

With no specific age group, these classes are 1 - 1 1/2 hour introductions to basic table manners, dining etiquette, and/or social skills. Classes are held in-person unless online lessons are requested. Location will depend on the number of registrations we receive.

Online lessons will be held using an online audio and web conferencing platform called Zoom. Visit https://zoom.us/ to sign up to the platform to participate in any of these classes.