"Social skills are necessary for school success. They affect how you do on the playground, in the classroom, in the workplace" --Dr. Barbara Howard an assistant professor of pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and an expert on behavior and development." The New York Times
ESSENTIAL WORKSHOP SERIES
ages 4-7
$200.00 per child
4 hour workshop *kidz:-) and tweenz:-) typically run simultaneously, but are led by separate instructors
**up to 8 students per group
During this fun and engaging workshop, children learn vital social interaction and communication skills through interactive lessons, games, role-play, and a mini-excursion. The workshop includes a "socialsklz:-) dinner party" and an excursion where students use an "out and about checklist" to navigate every aspect of being out in public.
topics included:
meet and greet
- How to make the impression we want to make when meeting others
- Non verbal aspects of a first impression-eye contact, smile and use good body language
- How to shake hands properly
- How to introduce him/herself to peers and adults
- How to effectively make and receive phone calls
go out and about
- How to use stellar social skills in public
- Being mindful, organized, aware, prepared, on-time and responsible
- How and who to engage with in public
- How to host, attend play dates and be a good friend
*During our NYC workshop, instructors will take kids out for 10 minutes to practice social skills in public
say it best
- Using courteous words, compliments and expressing gratitude on a daily basis
- The importance of showing others we care
- Steps to incorporate thoughtfulness into daily living
ready, set, dine!
- How to set the table
- How to be the best guest at a dinner party at a home or at a restaurant
- How to use utensils properly
- How to interact at the table
*we are a nut-free environment and can accommodate dietary needs (please indicate on registration form)
