Children's Tea Parties to Teach Proper Etiquette and Manners

It is very important to starting teaching proper manners and etiquette to children while they are still young. Most people recognize that having manners is essential to making friends and having people like you.
The question is, what is the most effective method to teaching these things to children? Since research demonstrates that children learn the most during fun and interactive activities, having a children's tea party might be the best approach.
A tea party lets you teach kids the proper way to set a table. It will also show them the appropriate way to eat and drink while seated at the dining table.

This may seem obvious, but there are way too many adults who do not possess these very basic skills. Learning some basic table etiquette will help to increase a child's confidence as well as improve their social skills.
In order to have an enjoyable tea party, there are a couple important steps you should take.
Prior to the party actually starting, let the children sit down so you can show them how you set the table.

Explain why everything is positioned where it is.

In case you're not entirely sure yourself, the napkin and silverware should be placed to the left of the plate while the tea cup and saucer should be to the right of it. Have the kids unfold their napkin and place it into their laps.

Show them the proper way to be seated with the right posture. The next step is to casually sip your tea and introduce yourself to your tea party guests.
Have the children follow your lead by introducing themselves to each other. Be sure to emphasize the use of polite phrases like excuse me, pleased to meet you, and thank you.

As you begin to sip the tea, be sure to demonstrate the appropriate way to hold the tea cup and sip from it. As you begin to eat, demonstrate how to politely pass the food around so that everyone can share.

This is a good time to teach the value of less is more and how they should only take a small serving at first to ensure everyone gets some for themselves.

A children's tea party is not only a fun and interactive activity that most every child will enjoy, but a great way to teach proper etiquette and manners.