For more than 15 years, Holly Beth Moncher, the creator of TIme for Manners,
has been teaching young children the basics of good manners and kind behavior
toward others. Her unique method combines entertainment with education –
always a necessity for the age 2-7 audience. With puppets, songs, stories, and
humor, Time for Manners makes learning fun! Now this award-winning program is
being issued on a series of DVDs, accompanied by toys that also function as
learning aids.
The creative team behind Time for Manners involves writers, artists, and puppeteers
who have worked on TV and film projects for Disney, Nickelodeon, Jim Henson's
Muppets, Scholastic Publications, Universal Studios and many more. The DVDs
are currently in 3 volumes --
"Time for Manners" – Vol. 1 –
Demonstrates the theme of basic politeness and good manners: "please," "thank
you," "excuse me" and other useful phrases. The characters also show "happy
handshakes" and the use of "inside" and "outside" voices. Award –
one of Dr. Toy's Best Vacation Products for 2005.
"Table Time" – Vol. 2 – Shows
how to set a table, how to behave at the table, and encourages participation
for the whole family. Scenes illustrate such concepts as "Wait to eat until
everyone is served," "Chew quietly and eat slowly," "Talk to your family and
friends," and others. Award – one of Creative Child Magazine's
2005 Preferred Choices.
"American Manners" – Vol. 3 – Practicing the Pledge
of Allegiance, how to raise and lower (and fold) the American Flag, U.S. history
related to the Flag, how to behave at patriotic events, plus school bus manners.
Award – iParenting Media Award, one of Best Products of 2007.
And as a fun learning aid for good table manners —
"Table Time Training Set" – Everything a very young person
needs for his or her first dining set: dish, bowl, glass, napkin and placemat,
plus knife, fork and spoon. The colorful utensils have "Helpful Handle" indentations
that guide a child's fingers into the right way to hold them, and the
placemat shows the proper positions of the dinnerware. Packaged with the "Table
Time" DVD included. And product tested for safety!
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