Social Etiquette for Children, Pre-Teens and Teenagers
Table Manners and Communication Skills Courses
A Turkish proverb says “a tree is bent while it is young.” Of course, we gain more experience of life as we grow older, but some important details are learned in childhood. Just as learning a foreign language is easy for a child whose mind is still fresh, so is learning social etiquette and table manners and developing communication skills. As we all know, some things in life continue the way they begin.
So why not give your young child, your pre-teen or your teenager on the threshold of adulthood this gift? We offer special courses for all three age groups, in which they learn the rules they need for life without getting bored, while having fun and enjoying themselves.
We start by helping children and young people understand why these rules matter. We then move on to work with young children, pre-teens and young adults, sharing tips not only on social conduct and etiquette but also on how to be confident and take the lead in society.
In a sense, we are raising the future leaders of both society and business.
Here is a brief overview of our programmes…
Our programmes for children aged 4-7
You may have noticed that there are many serious projects around the world focusing on early childhood. This is no coincidence: the most fundamental elements that shape the rest of a person's life are usually learned in this period, often without realising it.
Think of it as the foundation of a solid building. Through our work together, we help children build their lives on firm and steady foundations.
Our programmes designed especially for children focus on areas such as respectful behaviour, table manners and speaking kindly. We teach all of this not like a lesson but like a game.
During the training we use characters and puppets that children love. This way children gain the skills and knowledge that will prepare them for the next stages of their lives without getting bored, and even while having fun.
Our work with children includes:
- Making friends
- Table manners
- Respecting different cultures
- Sharing and caring for others
- Magic words and acts of kindness
- Tips for feeling good and looking good
Our programmes for children aged 8-12
A special development programme that prepares children for social life with elegance, strengthens their self-confidence and supports the transition to adolescence on a much firmer footing. Children who complete the programme grow into individuals who express themselves comfortably in different social settings, know their manners and approach the social situations life brings with confidence.
This confidence-focused programme blends classic etiquette and protocol with the contemporary behaviour and communication skills of the 21st century. While supporting leadership skills through etiquette and table manners, it aims to strengthen children's character development and positive self-image.
The programmes are designed especially for the pre-teen age group. Interactive, enjoyable and participatory, they keep children engaged and are fully in line with the increasingly important concepts of character education, social awareness and self-respect.
As children learn how to behave in different social settings, their confidence grows, they express themselves more easily and they show a natural presence wherever they are.
With this programme we give your children the life skills that will help them shine at every invitation, in every social setting and on every special occasion.
Some of the topics in the programme
- Social skills and effective communication
- Self-expression and presentation skills
- Introductions, greetings and forms of address
- Self-respect and respect for others
- Conversation and active listening skills
- Telephone etiquette
- Social media etiquette and digital safety
Our programmes for teenagers aged 13-17
Having been through this period yourself, you will know that it is one of the hardest times of life: the rules set by society on one side, peer pressure and tension on the other, and the rebellion that is part of adolescence!
Every parent wants their child to get through this difficult period with as little harm as possible and well prepared for life.
It is also an age at which young people learn about cultures in other parts of the world as well as their own, and differences become noticeable. It is, of course, a very important turning point in preparing for the future.
The more confident, respectful of society and open to the world a young person grows up in this period, the more they gain in life.
Our programmes for teenagers are designed especially for this age group. Our first aim is to help them develop a strong character and grow into confident, kind and thoughtful individuals.
Bearing in mind that they will soon move on to higher education and then into working life, we also equip them with the skills they need in this area.
We help them gain the knowledge and skills they need to prepare successfully for today's business world and economy.
Our topics in this area are:
- Social communication skills (introducing yourself, the finer points of meeting others)
- Leadership skills in social life, at school and at work
- Social media etiquette
- Respect for yourself and others
- Speaking and listening skills
- What to know for job interviews after university
Frequently Asked Questions About Etiquette and Communication Training for Children and Teens
Which age groups are the programmes for?
There are separate programmes for three age groups: 4-7, 8-12 and 13-17. The content and method of each group are tailored to their age.
How is etiquette taught to young children?
For the 4-7 age group, training is given through games and puppets; making friends, table manners, sharing and kind words are practised through fun activities.
How long does the training take?
It is planned over 1-3 days depending on the age group and content.
Which topics are covered for teenagers?
For the 13-17 age group, social communication, leadership, social media etiquette, respect, speaking and listening skills and what to know for future job interviews are covered.
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