Often overlooked or pushed aside these attributes and practices set the stage for respectful and successful engagement with others. Relationships!!
- Life Skills:
The Montessori approach calls these acts, Grace and Courtesy.
Key phrases children learn:
Please
May I
Thank you
Hello, nice to meet you
Key practices:
Using a napkin
Blowing nose
Passing a tight space (“Excuse me.”)
Offering help
Covering one’s mouth
Introducing self
Greeting by name
Introducing an adult
Offering a chair for a visitor
Asking permission to observe
Knocking before entering
Passing a platter of food
Calling for emergency help
Ordering food in a restaurant
Carrying objects in the environment
