Social Norms, Rules & Manners

Understanding and following social expectations, classroom rules, and cultural conventions of politeness.

Examples & Achievements

• Follows classroom rules with minimal reminders
• Waits in line
• Raises hand to speak in a group
• Greets people appropriately (hello, goodbye)
• Uses table manners during meals
• Understands basic public behavior expectations (library voice, walking indoors)

How to Measure

• Follows 3+ classroom rules consistently without adult reminders
• Greets adults and peers appropriately (observed daily)
• SSRS - Responsibility/Self-Control subscales
• Montessori Grace & Courtesy observation checklist