Does your young child know how to interact with others confidently, politely, and with ease?  In this course, children aged four to six practice expressing themselves clearly and politely when communicating with other children and adults, and develop their social-emotional intelligence through an inquiry-based curriculum involving fun and realistic role play activities.  Children learn to manage their feelings and actions, imagine how others are feeling, make decisions in social situations, and use friendly and polite word choices, body language, and voice.  At the end of the course, your child should be able to apply the skills learned to a variety of real-life situations.

Our well-structured, inquiry-based classes are taught by experienced international/inquiry-based school teachers.

Topics covered:

• Feelings and the ‘Golden Rule’
• Taking turns and the ‘Magic Words’
• Eye contact and smiling
• Body language and voice
• Meeting and greeting
• Waiting for your turn to speak (not interrupting)
• Manners at school
• Helping others
• Making friends (communication)
• Sharing
• Apologizing

In this course, children aged seven to nine learn how to express themselves clearly and confidently in the presence of other children and adults – at school, at home, and while out and about. The course’s focus is on building long-lasting social-emotional intelligence and communication skills through fun, inquiry-based activities that get kids thinking and practicing.  Students develop their social-emotional awareness, so that they can confidently come up with their own solutions in a variety of social situations.  

Our well-structured, inquiry-based classes are taught by experienced international/inquiry-based school teachers.

Topics covered:

• Recognizing feelings and the 'Golden Rule'
• Meeting and greeting children and adults
• Body language and eye contact
• Voice and speech (not too quiet, not too loud)
• Collaborating and negotiating when playing/working together
• How to be assertive (not shy and not aggressive)
• When things don't go your way...
• How to be tactful and polite 

Now that your child has been introduced to the essentials of clear and confident communication, it's time to explore the outside world.  In this course, students learn how to conduct themselves appropriately, safely, and confidently in a variety of everyday situations.  Students will learn how to answer the phone, use electronic devices appropriately, communicate with service staff, behave considerately when taking public transportation, handle money, and more.  At the end of this course, your child should be able to handle a variety of daily situations with added confidence and maturity.

Our well-structured, inquiry-based classes are taught by experienced international/inquiry-based school teachers.

Is your son or daughter ready for some advanced manners?  In this course, children learn how to behave appropriately in a variety of special situations, learning among other things: how to be a good house guest, giving and receiving gifts, empathy and tact, and the importance of listening.  This course equips students with more advanced social and communication skills that will help them navigate social situations with confidence and an added level of sophistication.

Our well-structured, inquiry-based classes are taught by experienced international/inquiry-based school teachers.