Objective
By the end of this lesson, the student will understand basic manners and their importance in daily life.
Materials and Prep
Materials: Paper, Crayons, Music player for dance activity
Prep: Familiarize yourself with the concept of manners and have some examples ready to share with the student.
Activities
1. Draw and Color: Ask the student to draw a picture of themselves showing good manners, such as saying please and thank you.
2. Dance Manners: Play some music and have a dance party. Encourage the student to dance politely with their friends or family members.
3. Story Time: Read a children's book about manners and discuss the importance of being kind and respectful to others.
Talking Points
- Saying Please and Thank You: "When we ask for something, we say please. And when we receive something, we say thank you."
- Sharing is Caring: "It's nice to share our toys and things with our friends. Sharing makes everyone happy."
- Using Kind Words: "Using kind words like 'please,' 'thank you,' and 'excuse me' shows that we care about others."
- Listening to Others: "When someone is talking, we listen with our ears and pay attention. It's important to listen to our friends and family."