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4 Cottage Kids ✯ Moms for America  Teach “The Good Manners Song” from letsplaykidsmusic.com to your children. Click here: https://www.letsplaykidsmusic.com/good-manners- song/  Print and play the game about dinner manners found at this link: https://cutesycrafts.com/2014/06/ teaching-table-manners-kids.html  Suggest that before a group game begins, every player shakes hands, looks directly into their opponent’s eyes, and says, good luck. At the end of the game, players look directly into their opponent’s eyes, and–win or lose–they say, good game.  Keep a jar for a week or a month and put in a marble (or other item) each time a child shows politeness or good manners. Choose a fun family activity or outing to reward the family when they fill the jar or reach a certain point. Suggestions for Older Kids or Youth:  Learn fancy napkin folding by watching this video tutorial.* Click here: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=_2gKHtYVNOU  Hold a family or neighborhood talent show.  Invite a teenager to prepare a meal of their choice for the family and teach meal etiquette.  Write notes with funny quotes, inspiring messages, or compliments on pieces of paper and hide them in places that family members will find at random.  Go stargazing as a family and ask family members to share what “reaching for the stars” means to them and what their dreams are.  Watch these videos from Nicholeen Peck, that teach tools of emotional intelligence, emotional control, and self government:  How To Not Let Your Emotions Control You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x49SPxAiBSk  How to Maintain Self-Control and Stay Focused https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=8AdDo5MDDC0  How to Understand, Identify, and Release Your Emotions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usAxFBO-L0I *Ideas and materials with asterisks are included in the Activity Day Outline. You have the option to read, watch, or do the activity during the month in preparation for Activity Day or plan to complete it together on Activity Day. Alternatively, you could change it to be an individual/family activity. Kids 9: A Time to Sow Ideas to Incorporate: During the month or on Activity Day based on age and interest