Teaching children and teens everyday etiquette in a fun and memorable way!
*Licensed and certified by Manners To Go & The American Academy of Etiquette, Inc.
Courses Offered
"Simply Charming"
Ages 5-10
What are manners and why do they matter? Through interactive activities like role-play, children will learn how and why having good manners should be a part of their everyday lives and not saved just for special occasions. We'll practice everyday etiquette such as introductions, using eye contact and having good and respectful communication skills.
"Sense & Respectability"
Ages 14-17
First jobs, first dates, first college interviews. First impressions. High school students will build upon their communication and socialization etiquette to ultimately learn why their personal "brand" is important and how it reflects the reputation they desire and the respect they will receive.
Tech manners and online presence will also be taught and emphasized, as it is becoming an increasingly important topic for colleges and the workplace, alike. ​
"Poised & Positive"
Ages 11-14
Middle school is tough. Amongst the challenges of peer-pressure, pre-teens' minds and bodies are going through many changes and their attitudes may unknowingly be painting them in a negative light. With an emphasis on attitude and why it matters, preteens will learn how to use their manners to be more socially aware on how their actions and words affect others.
Dining or Afternoon Tea
All ages
From setting the table to knowing appropriate meal-time conversation topics, good table manners are a skill set every child should learn and have in their back-pocket. Table manners (or lack thereof) can influence others' perceptions of your child or teen, impacting their social (and potential future business) relationships. So whether dining at grandma's, a friend's home or their favorite pizza place, this dining course will give your children and teens the tools needed to make a great impression.
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Friends and good manners will carry you where money won't go.
-Margaret Walker
Ways to work together
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Private Instruction
Held in the home of the host student, private instruction allows me the opportunity to tailor a program unique to your child, teen and their friend group. Whether it's learning proper dining technique or how to make the best first impression for a college interview, the Playfully Polite program has been created to instill confidence and leadership skills in all areas of life.
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virtual Classes
A perfect option if you'd prefer the convenience of live online instruction. A Playfully Polite program will be customized to your child's age and needs; building upon areas that may need improvement, all the while acknowledging and fortifying their unique strengths. A personalized workbook guide will accompany all live virtual programs.
What sets playfully polite apart
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Practical and applicable
Playfully Polite courses are designed to be real-life and real-world applicable. Good manners should not only be used on holidays and special occasions. Nor is it about being unapproachable, overly formal and impersonal. It's simply the art of learning how to behave in a manner that makes others feel respected and comfortable around you.
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Confidence Building
I truly believe that genuine self-confidence comes from doing hard things and from having a set of communication and social tools in your back-pocket that allow you to seamlessly adjust and accommodate to the environment. In the words of Dorothea Johnson, founder of the Protocol School of Washington, "It's better to know proper etiquette and not need it, then to need it and not know it."
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Impartial
"Mother knows best"...and as a mom myself, I definitely agree. But sometimes mom (or dad, auntie or grandpa...etc) isn't who our kids listen to for specific guidance and advice. At times, another unrelated adult mentor or coach can deliver the same message that parents and guardians have attempted to drive home, only to be met by a more receptive kid. It truly does take a village. (Ok, I'm done with the idioms.)
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Emphasis on soft skills
We live in a time that has become increasingly more digital and less personable. All the while, children and teens feel the overwhelming pressure to succeed in this ever-changing world. A large emphasis is placed on good grades, achievement awards and public accolades. But in the end, if not coupled with soft skills and a human connection (kindness, respectability, good communication and adaptability) those hard skills and accomplishments will only get our children so far. Simply stated by Maya Angelou, "...people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.".
Hi there!
I'm Presilah Núñez Davis, creator and founder of Playfully Polite.
I'm a mom, wife, small business owner, group fitness instructor and a professional actress and singer.
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While each of these roles may require a different part of me, the following has proven itself to be true time and time again: the ability to be kind, engaging, respectful and a good communicator has provided me with countless opportunities, both professionally and personally.
Simply being polite has aided me time and time again in “winning the room over”...
