what we teach kids

Grace & Courtesy Skills

• Handling Classroom Materials:
  • Push in chairs after getting up.
  • Place items gently in their proper place (cubby, basket, box, or on the floor without noise).
  • Organize personal items like:
    • Water bottle
    • Lunch pail
    • Backpack
  • Handle toys carefully (e.g., avoid stepping on them).
• Classroom Etiquette:
  • Take only one worksheet or coloring page from the tray.
  • Use one pencil or color at a time for tasks.
  • Walk in the classroom with hands behind the back.
  • Speak using an inside voice.
  • Keep hands and feet to themselves.
• Returning Materials:
  • Place materials back on the shelf, holding them securely in the middle.
  • For Montessori jobs:
    • Carry rugs or trays with two hands.
    • Unroll rugs neatly in a row facing the Circle Time center.
    • Place materials on the left side of the rug (no sitting or walking on rugs).
    • Open lids carefully and place them under the box.
    • Always start with the largest material when setting up or cleaning up.
    • Return jobs to their proper location with care.
• Classroom Movement:
  • Walk, do not crawl, around rugs and peers.
  • Walk behind people instead of in front of them.
  • Sit or stand on the carpet edge (blue line) during activities.
  • Sit criss-cross applesauce with hands in the lap.
• Mealtime Manners:
  • Place food and drinks on a placemat.
  • Listen and respond the first time their name is called.