politeness civility courtesy manners videos
Includes both DVD and VHS

This video-based curriculum introduces children to concepts of civility and courtesy and gives them tips and practice in facing social situations. A diverse cast of children host this charming series of video vignettes that show the importance of everyday manners, respect, and good character .

Unit 1 - Grades K-3
Unit 2 - Grades 4-6

 

UNIT 1 - Grades K-3

Segment 1 — Off To A Good Start
Introductions and Conversation

Segment 2 — R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Respect and How You Show It

Segment 3 — What Do You Say?
Polite Words and Phrases

Segment 4 — "Excuse Me"
Interruptions and Listening

Segment 5 — "Gimme Some!"
Manners at the Table

Segment 6 — Trading Places
Being a Guest and Being a Host

Segment 7 — Little Letters
Thank You Notes

Segment 8 — Working The Crowd
Manners in Public Places

Segment 9 — It’s How You Play The Game
Playgrounds, Games and Sports Manners

Segment 10 — Discovering Abilities
Understanding Differences

 

UNIT 2 - Grades 4-6

Segment 1 — Off To A Good Start
Meeting people, introductions, eye contact, handshakes. Special segment: "What Do You Do When You Forget A Name?"

Segment 7 — Having Your Say
Presenting your side.
Segment 2 — R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Respect and how you show it.
Segment 8 — Little Letters
Writing thoughtful notes
Segment 3 — Honesty
Tact and truthfulness
Segment 9 — Gimme Some Manners
Manners for around the table; includes table setting and special events like receptions.
Segment 4 — What Do You Say?
Polite words and phrases, inappropriate language.

Segment 10 — Trading Places and Lookin’ Good
Being a guest, being a host and learning manners for public places.

Segment 5 — Respecting Yourself

Segment 11 — Punctuality
Respecting the time of others.

Segment 6 — Loudness, Silence & Listening
Discusses interruptions, manners for assemblies and events

Segment 12 — Respecting Differences and Discovering Abilities
Cultural diversity, disabilities.

 

What People Are Saying...

"I am so pleased about the subject matter of this video series, which I'm certain will benefit children and adults."     - Richard W. Riley, Secretary of Education


"Outstanding videos! Schools need to take advantage of
Proud To Be Polite to teach children very important social skills they need to be citizens and equals."
                        
- Robert Scarborough, Executive Director, S.C. Association of School Administrators

Proud To Be Polite
Produced by ETICON, Inc.

Pricing - Ordering - Previewing

Each unit includes a student video (you get both the DVD and the VHS) for classroom viewing and an extensive leader's guide containing lesson plans, games, activities, and reproducible masters. Packaged in a sturdy, attractive binder for easy use and storage.

Unit 1 - for grades K-3:  $99.95  (# LW-PRO-1)

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Unit 2 - for grades 4-6:  $99.95  (# LW-PRO-2)
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Complete Set (Save $25):  $174.90  (# LW-PRO-SET)
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Available from
Character Education Videos - Guidance Videos
(800) 359-5437
(415) 564-9500
273 Ninth Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
Fax (415) 552-4087
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