Table Manners

Practice sitting at the table with hands in your lap until food arrives, then using a napkin.

Category: Social Skills · Duration: ~5 min

Materials

• napkin

1. Before a meal, sit together at the table. "Let's practice our table manners." 2. Rule 1: Sit in your chair. No standing, no wandering. 3. Rule 2: Napkin on your lap. Show them how to unfold it and place it. 4. Rule 3: Wait until everyone is served before eating. 5. Practice: pretend to serve plates. Everyone waits. "Okay — now we can eat!"