Communication 101 for Tweens and Teens
A class designed to give middle school
students, ages 11 – 14, the tools for effective communication
and increased confidence. We’ll review greetings and
introductions, first impressions and image, conversation
skills, listening skills, public speaking, telephone, texting
and on-line etiquette and thank you notes. All topics are
presented in a fun, interactive way that engages our middle
schoolers! These are the years where better communication is
expected of the kids socially. Give your child a leg up and
increase his/her comfort level.
Techno Manners
OMG! In this two hour course, we'll discuss modern manners for
modern communication that includes texting, e-mail, cell phone
and IMing. The class is designed for teenagers ages 12 16 who
utilize these forms of technology to chat with friends and
family. Participants will develop a list of Do's and Don't
based on what they might experience/observe first hand in
their world. TTYL!
Mind Your Manners!
Social Etiquette and Table Manners for Teens
Designed for middle schoolers age 11 – 14,
this fun and interactive combination course is designed to
give students confidence in social situations and at the
dining table. It will increase their knowledge and comfort
level in various areas of social etiquette, such as first
impressions, introductions, gift giving/receiving and behaving
as a good host & guest. The second portion of the course will
focus on table manners, allowing them to handle themselves and
others with ease in any dining situation, whether formal or
informal. Classes are focused on good manners and common
courtesies that your child will use today and everyday. A
wonderful BIG picture class that touches on a bit of
everything.
Mealtime Manners for the Out and About Teen
Do you cringe at the thought of your son or
daughter having dinner at a friend’s house; taking a date out
to eat; or just every night as you watch him wipe his mouth
with his sleeve – still at age 15!? This is the course they
need! Whether informal or formal, every person needs to
exhibit mealtime manners. In this class, held at a local
restaurant, we’ll examine the mealtime mechanics and social
aspects of being a well-mannered dinner. Both the mechanics
and the art are integral to every shared meal regardless of
formality. So sit up straight, put your napkin on your lap and
let’s enjoy eating together!
The Etiquette Express
Hop on board as we hit on all the major
areas of communication and social etiquette in just four
hours! Your high school student will learn all the finer
aspects of making a positive first impression through their
communication skills, dress and behavior. We’ll discuss the
do’s and don’ts of cell phones, texting, e-mail and still
learn all the social graces that will give him/her the
confidence they need as they develop into an adult.
OUT AND ABOUT - AGES
12 - 17