Etiquette is helping those around us to feel valued & comfortable. See website at: www.TheEtiquetteF As a Certified Etiquette Instructor, Mrs. Mrs.
The Etiquette Factory is a unique learning experience designed to change the world, one child at a time. Through songs, games, crafts and kind instruction, we strive to make learning fun, instruction easy and the results... well see for yourself. Monica Irvine is a certified Etiquette Instructor who currently owns and operates The Etiquette Factory. Monica Irvine is a master motivator and dedicate
06/15/2026
We are so excited to be exhibiting and speaking (Monica) this weekend at the Great Homeschool Convention in Ontario, CA. Can’t wait to see you!
California Homeschooling Convention The California Homeschool Convention dates, scheduling, and events can all be found right here. Homeschooling convention registration available.
05/15/2026
At The Etiquette Factory, we teach children many conversation skills such as:
✅ The 2 Minute rule
✅ Making sure others are interested in our conversation topic
✅ How to enter and exit group conversations
✅ How to avoid being the center of attention in conversations
✅ How to avoid interrupting
✅ How to respect other's time
✅ How to help others feel valued in a conversation
And so much more!
Parents, give your children the gift of etiquette. Give them, The Etiquette Factory.
💡A great present from Grandparents to their Grandchildren!
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Even though we know it's not polite to interrupt, do we?
Are we sure we're actually good listeners? Perhaps we need to be reminded what it means to listen. But perhaps, we need to also make sure we are pausing in our conversations and giving others the opportunity to interject in the conversation.
Food for thought!
05/08/2026
Our storybook collection for children ages pre-K through 3rd-4th grade uses stories about characters that are experiencing scenarios in their lives where they must learn to recognize the value of others. Through tender stories that we can all relate to, children can explore the ideas of apologizing even when it's difficult, recognizing that our parents tell us,"No" because they love us, learning to understand appropriate behavior when visiting others and much more.
Parents, children can have a much easier time learning how to be polite, giving, selfless and understanding when listening to how others struggle through these choices as opposed to themselves facing these decisions. Have wonderful, meaningful conversations with your littles by reading the storybook series, Fundamentals4Kids. A Book is included in every box!
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This is sometimes a hard one! Yes, it's still polite to wait, until everyone at our table has been served, before we take a bite of food. Parents, do your children know this? Do we practice this etiquette consideration in our home? Remember, etiquette is showing value to those around us. This is a simple way to show that we place others before ourselves.
05/05/2026
I had the best time with Suzanne on the FPEA podcast! Learn a little more about me and The Etiquette Factory here:
Episode 59: Monica Irvine - The Etiquette Factory In this episode, FPEA Chairman Suzanne Nunn speaks with Monica Irvine, founder of The Etiquette Factory. They explore the richness of growing up surrounded by extended family and the joy of play, along with the lasting impact of creating a beautiful, welcoming home regardless of circumstances. Monic...
04/17/2026
I thought I would share a fun game that my grown children and grandchildren love to play.
We simply place a bunch of playdooh in the middle of the table, then, the person calling out the topic will say, "Something related to Easter" (an example, but it could be something related to the ocean, a playground, big equipment, a farm, etc.).
Then, we set a 5 minute timer and "GO!"
Then, the person who called out the topic, judges who did the best. Sometimes, we might have different categories like, "Most creative" or "Most colorful" or "Most Real", etc.
We love doing this! Have fun and try it!
04/16/2026
In our Fundamentals4Kids program, each box has a set of 10 flashcards. These flashcards are simply designed to trigger beautiful conversations between a parent and child. For instance, in this flash card shown here (the front and back), these questions might be appropriate...
1. Why should we never assume everyone wants a hug?
2. What are some appropriate ways to greet someone, especially someone who does not know us as well?
3. If someone tries to offer us physical affection and we don't want the physical affection, what are some ways we could handle that?
4. How do we know it's ok to hug someone?
Parents, talking about these types of situations and role playing various related situations are some of the best ways to grow our children's confidence and help them to know what to do.
These flashcards are just one of many amazing resources we have at The Etiquette Factory.
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Can you imagine your child walking into a room, noticing who is sitting alone, and by so doing, choosing to go sit by them?
It is possible to raise children who seek to uplift others by helping them to notice those who might appreciate a friend today? Parents, one of the best ways to teach this manner's skill to our children is to show them what living this skill looks like.
Scary? Perhaps. Worth it? Most definately!
04/14/2026
Any attempt to deceive.
If I take advantage of someone's naivety...that's dishonesty.
If I add details to a story that are not accurate to make my story meet my agenda...that's dishonesty.
When I leave out details to a story because I'm trying to make a point, that's called dishonesty.
When I take credit for something that someone else did...that's dishonesty.
When I'm using someone else's login for my Netflix or Disney app...that's called dishonesty.
When I told someone I didn't see there text but actually I did...that's called dishonesty.
Parents, be careful. We may be teaching our children to be dishonest by them watching and listening to us.
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