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Welcome to the 2023 Good Manners Gift Guide! This list has been thoughtfully curated to encourage connection and social-emotional development for the kids in your life! Yes, these classic toys and books make learning manners fun. Thoughtfully curated to encourage social-emotional learning and development, these beautiful gifts will keep kids off the screens and instead immerse them in imaginative play, self-reflection and open their eyes to a world of possibilities.

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The Good Manners Gift Guide: For Well-Mannered Kids

These classic toys and books make learning manners fun. Thoughtfully curated to encourage social-emotional learning and development, these beautiful gifts will keep kids off the screens and instead immerse them in imaginative play, self-reflection and open their eyes to a world of possibilities.

1. Neighborhood Appreciation Cards: ($19.99) This colorful set of cards is designed to bring the family together while spreading kindness throughout the neighborhood. The deck can be used in multiple ways, including as a scavenger hunt for family walks or to spread random acts & compliments to neighbors and friends.

2. Madeline Says Merci: ($14.99) “Madeline loves adventure and is not afraid of mice. She loves winter, snow, and ice. And she also knows the secret to being polite is simply to be kind to others.” I agree, kindness is key! Share the message of good manners with this classic rhyming book sure to inspire and delight both the young and young at heart.

3. Happy Hearts Board Game: ($45) This unique board game weaves science-backed mindfulness techniques into a lovingly designed board game designed to encourage a growth mindset, ignite laughter and bring joy to playtime.

4. Slumberkins Gift Set Daily Routines: ($48) Help the child in your life develop healthy daily routines with their new friend, Slumberkins Sloth. Their new soft and cozy friend will be right by their side as they practice their routines and daily affirmations designed to help them get a head start on a great day.

5. Young + Wild and Friedman Starter Sensory Kit: ($39) YW&F Sensory kits provide hours of creative, open ended play time for my daughter and your child will love these kits, too. Each kit also comes with the option to add a short curriculum to inspire new ways to play and lessons to learn.

6. Bucket Full of Kindness Game: ($24.99) Move around the board and collect hearts to fill your Kindness Bucket. This game is recommended for 2-4 players ages 6+ and is designed to help children learn how to identify “bucket fillers” and “bucket spillers”. Encourage kindness and awareness of self and others with this fun and colorful game.

7. All About Feelings Magic Board: ($32.99) Children will learn how to identify different emotions as they bring feelings to life with this unique magnetic board. This is perfect for children ages 3+ and a great quiet time activity that will also help them learn how to identify and describe emotions while encouraging social-emotional learning and fine motor skills.

8. Growth Mindset Ninja Activity Book: ($19.97) Ninja Life Hacks is a wonderful book series created to help children learn how to identify, describe and move through big feelings in a positive way. This activity book is a great companion to the books but can also stand on its own as Growth Mindset Ninja narrates this interactive book filled with creative activities, games, and strategies that help kids grow their brains!

I hope you enjoy this thoughtfully curated collection of special gifts.

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Happy Holidays!

Courtney