Etiquette Tea Party

Etiquette Tea Party

Here's a children's activity guide for a Social Development - Good Manners - Etiquette Tea Party:

Introduction:

Hosting an etiquette tea party is a delightful way to teach children about social development, good manners, and etiquette. This activity guide will help you plan a fun and educational tea party experience for children.

Activity 1: Invitation Creation

Materials needed: 

Cardstock or paper, art supplies.

Instructions:

       1. Provide each child with cardstock or paper and art supplies like markers, crayons, and stickers.

       2. Instruct them to create invitations for their friends, inviting them to the etiquette tea party.

       3. Encourage the children to include details like the date, time, and location of the party.

       4. Discuss the importance of using polite language and proper invitation etiquette.

Activity 2: Table Setting Practice

Materials needed: 

Tablecloth, plates, cups, saucers, utensils, napkins.

Instructions:

       1. Set up a table with a tablecloth and arrange plates, cups, saucers, utensils, and napkins.

       2. Explain the proper placement of each item and demonstrate how to set the table correctly.

       3. Invite the children to practice setting the table themselves, guiding them as needed.

       4. Discuss the importance of table manners and how they contribute to a pleasant dining experience.

Activity 3: Tea Party Etiquette Lesson

Materials needed: 

Tea set, tea, snacks.

Instructions:

       1. Gather the children around the tea table and introduce them to tea party etiquette.

       2. Demonstrate how to pour and serve tea politely, using phrases like "May I pour you some tea?" and "Thank you for joining us."

       3. Discuss the proper way to hold a teacup, sip tea, and use napkins.

       4. Serve tea and snacks, allowing the children to practice their newly learned etiquette skills.

Activity 4: Conversation and Polite Interactions

Materials needed: 

Conversation prompts, small prizes or stickers.

Instructions:

       1. Prepare conversation prompts on small cards or pieces of paper. Each prompt can be a question or topic for discussion.

       2. Encourage the children to take turns drawing a conversation prompt and engaging in polite conversations with each other.

       3. Reward their efforts with small prizes or stickers to reinforce positive interactions.

       4. Discuss the importance of active listening, taking turns, and showing respect during conversations.

Activity 5: Thank You Notes

Materials needed: 

Cardstock or paper, art supplies.

Instructions:

       1. Provide each child with cardstock or paper and art supplies.

       2. Instruct them to create thank you notes for their friends, expressing gratitude for attending the tea party.

       3. Encourage them to write personalized messages and decorate the notes creatively.

       4. Discuss the importance of showing appreciation and sending thank you notes after events.

Conclusion:

Hosting an etiquette tea party is a wonderful way to teach children about social development, good manners, and etiquette. Through these activities, children can learn valuable skills that will benefit them in social settings throughout their lives.

Remember to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere, allowing the children to practice their manners in a fun and supportive environment. Enjoy the tea party and celebrate their progress!