Free Printable Manners Chart for Kids
A simple, visual manners chart you can print today and post at home, in the classroom, or at church. Track the 10 core manners every child should know.
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The 10 Core Manners Every Child Needs
1. Please & Thank You
Always ask politely. Always acknowledge kindness.
2. Eye Contact
Look at the person speaking to you. It shows respect.
3. Don’t Interrupt
Wait for a pause. Your words can wait 60 seconds.
4. Hold the Door
Look behind you. Hold it for anyone coming through.
5. Table Manners
Chew with mouth closed. Elbows off the table. Use utensils.
6. Thank You Notes
Handwritten. Within a week. Every gift. Every kindness.
7. Greet Adults Properly
Firm handshake. “Good morning, Mr./Mrs. ____.”
8. Sincere Apology
Say what you did. Say why it was wrong. Make it right.
9. Phone Away at the Table
People in the room come before screens.
10. Win & Lose Gracefully
Congratulate the winner. Don’t gloat. Don’t sulk.
How to Use This Chart
- Print and laminate it — post it where kids spend time (kitchen, bedroom door, classroom wall)
- Focus on 1 manner per week — don’t tackle all 10 at once
- Use it at dinner — ask “which manner did you practice today?”
- Add a sticker chart — for younger kids, track with stickers when they use each manner
- Revisit monthly — behaviors drift without maintenance
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Frequently Asked Questions
What age should I start using a manners chart?
Age 3 is a great starting point. Use pictures and stickers for younger children. Written checklists work well from age 6 and up.
How many manners should I focus on at once?
One to two at a time. Pick the one that causes the most friction at home and work on that first until it becomes automatic.
Do manners charts actually work?
Yes — when combined with modeling and consistent reinforcement. A chart alone won’t do it. But a chart + daily conversation + calm correction = real results over 4–8 weeks.