Courteous Correspondence
In this day and age, there are zillions of options for communicating, and, therefore, zillions of challenges, especially for kids who think thnx 4 evrthng is standard written English. We will begin by practicing the art of writing thank you notes as well as answering the phone and taking messages like a civilized person before we move onto the more contemporary modes of communication such as texting, emailing and blogging.
Are you a Do or a Don’t?
Have you ever had to sit behind a gaggle of kids talking and throwing popcorn during a movie or, even worse, in front of a kid who smacks gum and kicks the back of your chair over the course of a crowded flight? Ever attempted to exit an elevator only to get sandwiched back in by a group of kids who aren’t savvy of the rules to let people off FIRST before getting on?! This often amusing part of the course covers how to act, and perhaps more importantly, how not to act, in public places and in a variety of situations. Basic table manners and restaurant etiquette are covered, along with guidelines for meeting new people, being respectful houseguests, and other politeness pitfalls. Kids will use their creativity to showcase their newly-acquired knowledge to videotape public service announcements to warn other kids about the dangers of being a “don’t.”
Getting Results You Want
Many times kids feel like other people (especially grown-ups) don’t listen to them simply because they are, well, kids. This part of the course helps kids discover that it’s not always what you say but how you say it that can get you the results you want. We will cover effective communication skills, how to identify (and work with) difficult personality types of all ages (including parents and teachers!) and conflict resolution during this portion of the class. |
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