KNI - July Mind your Manners Insert

Volume 3, 2018

Kids Night In

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n I t h g i N s d Yo ur Ki w e i v r e v O y t A c t iv i Book Read Your Included

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g The 5 S’s of Meetin People

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ers & Snazzy Napkin Hold Napkin Folds

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er Decorate Your Dinn Party Cups

Items Included in e your box to enhanc your Kids Night In experience. ne rs , ◊ “M in d Yo ur M an B. B. W ol f” Bo ok

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◊ 2 Pl ac em at s ◊ 2 Pl at es ◊ 2 De co ra te yo ur ow n cu ps

Set the Table

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Prepare Your Food

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Read your Included Book! rt off you r Kid s Nig ht In Fin d a snu ggl y spo t to sta bea uti ful ly illu str ate d exp eri enc e by rea din g the . Thi s boo k the Kid s Nig ht In usi ng boo k wil l set the sta ge for igh t litt le rea der s and som e sla pst ick hum or to del rie s for wil l ref ere nce fam ilia r sto the adu lt inv olv ed.

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Pr a c ti c e y o u r 5 S’s by p r e te n d i n g y o u ar e ch ar acter s f o u n d i n th e M i n d Y o ur M a n n e r s , B. B .W o l f b o o k !

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s d l o F n i k p a N & s r e d l o H r dinner table looks so much better wheenryooru tawdod.a You h o ld in k p a n y z z a n s with a splash of color

Grab your two included pipe cleaners and twist a loop at the end of each pipe cleaner.

I tems needed:

2 pipe cleaners, 1 bag of colorful pony beads

Next, hand the pipe cleaner to your little one and let them begin threading their beads.

Younger children will enjoy the activity while working on fine motor skills, whereas older children can be challenged to practice patterns by creating designs before threading their beads.

When the child begins to reach the end of the pipe cleaner, leave out about ž of an inch of the pipe cleaner, and twist down and around the last bead to secure.

rty with Spruce up your manners pa skills! some fa nc y napk in-f ol di ng Easy and elegant, the F l eur -d e -L i s napkin fold is a perfect way to spruce up a table for a manners party fit for B.B. Wolf to attend! Simply follow the instructions on the right and use the beautiful new napkin rings to secure your napkin.

Once you complete your fancy fold, place your napkin to the side. Shortly, we will work on setting the table!

Fo l ding Ins tr ucti o ns : 1.

Fold the napkin in half, with the folded side facing toward you.

2 . Take the corners along the far side and fold them in toward the center.

3. Take the bottom corners of the triangle and fold them

away from you, toward the top point of the triangle, creating a diamond. Grab the top flaps (the one’s you just made), and fold them over so the points fall on the middle of the napkin, horizontally.

4 . F inally, grab the very bottom of the napkin and gently pull it through a napkin ring.

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D inn er Pa rty Cups

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Remove the insert before washing.

Spend some time des ign in g som e cups for your manners party. Remember that for futu re use, you can change the design of your cup over and ov er again!

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reet your g y l r e p o r p o t now how g the n i t t e s Now that you k e c i t c a r ready to p t e g ’s t e l , s t s gue a r ty . p s r e n n a m r u o table for y

Grab your included placemat prints and colored pencils and have fun coloring in the place settings.

Once you’ve finished, set the table for two using the placemats you colored as a guide in preparation for the party later.

Next, remove the table setting guide.

Now, it’s time to turn learning into a fun ga m e!

Items needed: 1 game spinner 1 brad fastener 1 paper clip

Grab your included game spinner card and punch the included brad fastener through the middle of the spinner, folding the prongs so that the head of the fastener sticks up from the paper a little bit. Then, pop a paper clip over the head of the fastener to finish your spinner.

The object of the game is simple: Test your little one’s knowledge to see if he or she can remember how the table should be set.

As the old saying goes, “Practice makes perfect!”

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P r ep a r e Your Food Now that your table is all set, it’s time to prepare your m anners p arty food! We have included a full party menu, or you can choose to do what B.B. Wolf did and enjoy tea and cookies at your party!

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TOOLS □ □ Cookie cutters □ □ 2Medium bowls □ □ Spoon □ □ Small bowl □ □ Lime zester □ □ Cutting board □ □ Knife

TI P S Allowing the chicken salad and pimento cheese to sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before serving will help the flavors to mix together thus make for a better sandwich!

Sw eet Honey - L im e Fr uit Salad INGR E DIE NT S □ □ 4 cups of your favorite fruit, sliced (I used strawberries, blueberries, pineapple, and grapes) □ □ Zest and juice of one lime □ □ 2 teaspoons of honey

DIR E C T IONS In a small bowl, combine the lime zest, juice, and honey. Stir to combine, and set aside. Slice all of your fruit using a cutting board and knif e. Try your best to cut carefully!

To assemble the salad, place the fruit in a medium bowl, and top it with the lime and honey mixture. Mix with a spoon, and share with everyone at the table.

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Tea Sandwich es

I NGR ED IEN TS Pim e n to C h e e se (m ak e s abo u t 2- 3 cu p s)

Chick e n Sa la d (ma ke s a bo ut 4 - 5 c u p s) □ □ 2 cups of shredded rotisserie (or cooked) chicken □ □ 2/3 cups of seedless grapes, sliced in half □ □ 1/4 cup of mayonnaise □ □ 1/4 cup of Greek yogurt □ □ 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts □ □ 2 tablespoon s of diced celery □ □ Salt □ □ Pepper □ □ W hite or multi-grain sliced bread (2-3 slices per person depending on how much bread you use) (Gluten-free [GF] option: GF bread)

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1 cup of shredded white or orange Cheddar cheese 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise 1/4 cup of whipped cream cheese 4 oz of diced pimentos 1/2 teaspoon of paprika Salt Pepper White or multi-grain sliced bread (2-3 slices per person depending on how much bread you use) (GF option: GF bread)

D IR ECT IO N S

Step 1

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(chicken salad in bowl) To make the chicken salad, combine the chicken, grapes, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, walnuts, celery, and a couple of pinches of salt and pepper. Stir to combine, adding more salt and pepper if needed.

Step 2

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(pimento cheese in bowl) To make the pimento cheese, combine the cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, cream cheese, pimentos, paprika, and a couple pinches of salt and pepper. Stir to combine, adding more salt and pepper if needed.

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(sandwiches) To make fun-shaped sandwiches, use cookie cutters or a knife to shape the bread. To assemble the sandwiches, add chicken salad and/or pimento cheese to the bread, and enjoy. These can get messy, so be sure to have a napkin on your lap!

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M ann er s Pa r ty Time!

Now, using everything you have learned, it’s time for your m anners p arty ! The adult involved can enter the party in a formal fashion and have the child involved greet him or her, reinforcing the 5 S’s of Meeting People.

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◊ Keep y o ur elbo ws o f f the ta ble .

◊ Don’ t slurp.

◊ A s k t o be ex cus ed.

◊ W ipe your m outh with yo u r na pk in.

◊ P l a c e y o ur napkin in y o ur la p. ◊ W a s h y o ur hands bef o re food. ◊ P l a c e y o ur napkin o n o ur la p.

◊ Le a n ove r your pla te . ◊ Use the right ute nsils.

◊ C hew with y o ur mo uth close d.

◊ Le a rn to se t the ta ble a ppropria te ly.

◊ Do n ’ t t alk with y o ur mo uth full.

◊ Sa y “Ple a se ” & “T ha nk yo u ” .

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