Name: Thrive! NCHE Homeschool Conference
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Tagged: manners, Table manners

This topic has 10 replies, 7 voices, and was last updated 10 years, 8 months ago by BlessedMommy.

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July 31, 2014 at 5:53 am
Lindy Waskosky
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I have four boys ages 6.5,5,3, and 1. We need to do some work on manners, so they are not so much like a pack of wild animals at the table.Any good suggestions for good books or resources to help?
July 31, 2014 at 1:53 pm
mrsmccardell
Participant
We use charlottemasonhelp.com list of manners and then review 1 at a time via our scripture memory box system. I can’t link right now so hope you can find it on her site. Works well for us and keeps it simple. For example, rule 1 is wait for everyone to be seated and prayers before eating. If you can’t find it let me know.
July 31, 2014 at 6:24 pm
Lindy Waskosky
Participant
Do you mean the Polite Moments books she recommends?
July 31, 2014 at 6:47 pm
mrsmccardell
Participant
If you use her search tool and type in “manners” it should come up. But I have a moment so here is the link
http://www.charlottemasonhelp.com/2009/07/our-table-manners.html
I tweaked it a little but it was a good starting point. I have too many books to read just now and didn’t think this needed a book to start implementing. But using it with our scriptutre memory system makes it a quick habit to implement.
July 31, 2014 at 7:07 pm
MountainMamma
Participant
We just read found a great little picture book about manners. It is called Madeline Says Merci: The Always Be Polite Book. It doesn’t address table manners per se but more general issues like pleases and thank yous.
http://www.amazon.com/Madeline-Says-Merci-Always-Be-Polite-Book/dp/067003505X
HTH!
July 31, 2014 at 7:11 pm
Alana Adams
Participant
We’ve used this book some and my kids had a blast acting out scenarios that fit the manners being discussed. :0)
http://www.amazon.com/Manners-Made-Easy-Family-Etiquette/dp/0805447415
Alana
July 31, 2014 at 7:27 pm
Karen
Participant
We have the manners game that Queen HOmeschool sells. It uses coins (we use buttons) and has laminted cards with the table manners on them. Each person at the table is to be on look-out for someone breaking a rule and call them on it. The worst thing I’ve found with this game is that my very, very competitive (public-schooled) 10 yo niece loves the game – but she loves it because it’s a chance to criticize and nitpick others. I’ve actually out-lawed the game while she’s around.
July 31, 2014 at 9:02 pm
Lindy Waskosky
Participant
Mrsmccardell- I’ve often visited charlottemasonhelp and haver never seen that list. Such a great place to start. Thanks.
Excited to check out the other books to help too.
Thank you all for your time. It is so helpful!
July 31, 2014 at 9:54 pm
LindseyD
Participant
We have also enjoyed the manners game from Queen’s Homeschool. Its focus is mealtime manners, but it is a lot of fun and our kids really pay attention to their manners when we play the game. We use dimes, so the loss of money is a real bummer for kids who forget to ask for food to be passed or put their napkin in their lap.
For other, non-mealtime manners, we really like Laying Down the Rails for Children. Many of the habits are also good manners, such as the habits of Courtesy (behavior marked by respect for and consideration of others), Reverence (consideration for others; respect for person and property), and Alertness to Seize Opportunities (being aware of ways to serve in your surroundings and taking the initiative to do them).
Charlotte even had a habit of Manner (social rules of conduct shown in the prevalent custom) which is also covered in LDTRFC. This book is a worthy investment for training children in all habits, not just those having to do with manners. I highly recommend it!
August 24, 2014 at 3:11 am
BlessedMommy
Participant
Bumping this since I also have a question regarding Manners & Etiquette. I have scheduled it in our Morning Basket Time two days per week but, I’m am so undecided on what books to use. (charlottemasonhelp.com is not coming up for me for some reason).
I was looking at these titles…

Emily Post’s The Gift of Good Manners : A Parent’s Guide to Raising Respectful, Kind, Considerate Children
Peggy Post & Cindy Post Senning, Ed.D.

Emily Post’s The Guide to Good Manners for Kids
Peggy Post & Cindy Post Senning Ed.D.

Emily Post’s Table Manners for Kids
Peggy Post & Cindy Post Senning Ed.D.

but, after seeing a mention of Manners Made Easy & Laying Down the Rails… I’m at a loss. Has anyone else used the Emily Post books?
August 24, 2014 at 3:42 am
BlessedMommy
Participant
Oh and CharlotteMasonHelp.com finally came up…guess it was just down for a bit.