"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 8-12; $200.00 per child
featuring 4 hours of instruction
*kidz:-) and tweenz:-) run simultaneously
There is a maximum of 8 children per group.
During this fun, interactive workshop, tweenz learn social and communication skills in-person, on the phone, and online. Tweenz will gain valuable life skills, such as shaking hands with confidence, initiating and maintaining conversations, being smart on the Internet, and incorporating gratitude into daily living. The workshop includes a hands-on dining event and an excursion to put the skills to use.
Workshop Outline:
make a good first impression
- Non-verbal and verbal aspects of a first impression
- Mastering the handshake
- Greeting others and making introductions
- Small Talk and pleasantries
- Initiating and maintaining conversations
be independent
- Taking initiative and responsibility
- The value of organization, timeliness and preparation
- Being mindful of others, including family, friends, and strangers
- Applying thoughtfulness and patience day-to-day
*During our NYC workshop, instructors will take kids out for 10-12 minutes around the block to practice social skills in public
use your smartz online
- Becoming an expert navigator of the web
- How to write a professional email
- Combating cyber-bullying and other Internet issues
eat in, dine out
- Attending a dinner party at a restaurant or someone's home
- Setting the table and using utensils properly
- How to carry on a dinner conversation
- How to make a toast
- The importance of expressing gratitude
*we are a nut-free environment and can accommodate dietary needs (please indicate on registration form)
