Using Manners at the Table Social Story Curriculum

This English social story follows a meal through using utensils, chewing and swallowing before speaking, using a napkin, asking for more and clearing dishes. The accompanying booklet describes reading, coloring-page sequencing, picture puzzles and role-play activities for parents, teachers and caregivers.

Publisher identified in the materials: Special Learning.

Material context: The story carries a 2013 copyright. Its accompanying booklet describes general social-story teaching activities.

Using My Manners at the Table presents an English, first-person meal story with 2013 copyright. Its examples cover utensils, chewing with a closed mouth, swallowing before speaking, using a napkin and asking for more food.

Later passages cover saying "Excuse me," asking to leave the table and clearing dishes. The accompanying instructional booklet describes story rereading, coloring-page sequencing, picture puzzles and role play, alongside sections on reinforcement and skill maintenance.

What is inside this resource?

• Utensils, chewing and swallowing before speaking
• Napkin use and spoken requests for more
• Excusing oneself and clearing dishes
• Coloring-page sequencing and picture puzzles described in the booklet
• Role play, reinforcement and maintenance sections

Material details: 4 PDF files, containing 82 pages in total including front matter. This is a digital download; purchase does not include printed copies.

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