McGann Life: Tea Time!

A few of the 1st grade teachers put together a Formal Tea for their classes. Each class had their own day, but they all shared the decorations and china that were used. They used a room over in the middle school, which worked out great. The purpose was to teach and practice proper etiquette with a focus on conversation. They each walked in with their partner. The boys bowed and the girls curtsied. The boys also pulled the chair out for their partner. Also, when serving themselves, the boys let the girls go in first in line. Everyone had to wait to eat until the last person (Aedan) had his food and was seated. The helpers (that would include me) filled their cups with milk or juice and the students were supposed to say please and thank you in the process. The students were supposed to wear dressier clothes. Some did, some didn't. For guys, I think it's a little harder. Josiah just wore church clothes. It would have been awesome to wear what he's wearing for Seth and Stacey's wedding, but I didn't want to prematurely ruin/stain anything. Also, Miss Sellers had classical music playing the whole time. The kids ate fruit, donuts, and some pastries. It was really sweet, and done really well. I could tell that a lot of effort went into it At the end, each student was given a tea cup and saucer to take with them. There were two open seats at one table so Aedan and Mercy were able to sit and participate as well. They wore dressier clothes as well for the occasion, too. Aedan and Mercy were so patient. We had to set up a little and then wait for the class, and afterward we cleaned up and tore everything down.