To encourage socially acceptable and responsible behavior. To encourage kindness toward others. To encourage respect for others. To encourage children to think of others and their environment. To encourage the development of these valuable life skills. To enable educators to teach more effectively by using good manners as a form of positive classroom management and discipline. To enable educators to use time more productively, with less discipline problems, unnecessary student interruptions and disruptive behavior in class. Here are some suggested manners-based activities: bulletin boards, books, rewards, contests, awards, art, monthly recognition, charts, stories and plays. Next... the Manners Do Matter Calendar™ More...