Teaching Good Manners at TadpoleDreams.org - Etiquette Curriculum and Courses

Teaching good manners to children and teens is hot" topic this year. Tadpole Dreams manners program recently burst on the scene at the Maryland PTA convention and was hailed as an exciting and innovative program. The creative program teaches youngsters good manners program in a lighthearted format.

(PRWEB) January 6, 2005 -- The interactive and one-of-a-kind curriculum and handbook include lessons on interview skills, telephone manners, cell and e-mail etiquette, thank you notes, proper introductions, table manners, host and guest skills, polite conversation and how to behave in the classroom, cafeteria and school assemblies.

We reviewed the program this summer and thought it had merit," said Maureen Moran, branch chief of the office of academic policy for the Maryland State Board of Education. Tadpole Dreams is a great resource for teachers, guidance counselors and other youth leaders."

Several middle schools and day camps have put the program to good use. Our teachers are having a great time with Tadpole Dreams, said Laura Kang, middle school head at Severn School in Severna Park. The children are enjoying it as well. Its a great way to emphasize the positive aspects benefits of good manners and civility."

The manners program is perfect for scouting, after-school enrichment programs, camps, and other programs for youngsters. The program combines a child-friendly, lighthearted 48-page good manners handbook and a curriculum containing more than 50 games, crafts and activities designed to accompany each section. Each section can be purchased separately online at www.tadpoledreams.org. or the entire program can be purchased in hard copy form by contacting tadpoledreamsorg@yahoo.com

Written and taught by professional middle school educators, Tadpole Dreams has been used successfully in every socio-economic environment imaginable from city housing projects to elite summer camps.

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