Manners
Phillip wants to ask his mom if he can have candy, but she is on the phone. What should Phillip do?
Wait for his mom to be done with her conversation.
There is a new student in your class. How might the student feel and what are two things you could do to make him/her feel welcomed?
Feelings: nervous, anxious, scared, uncomfortable, confused, sad, worried, upset, etc.
Introduce yourself / Offer to play with them / Ask them to tell you about themselves
Madison has to do her homework but forgot what the assignment was. What is one thing she could do to solve her problem?
Call a classmate / Check her planner / Check the class website
Name two situations in which you might feel scared.
Seeing a spider, going into a haunted house, being bullied, parents yelling, scary movie, dog barking, etc.
You see someone fall at recess. What are two things you should do?
Help them up / Ask if they are okay / Get a teacher if the student is hurt
What are three ways in which you can show others you are listening?
Make Eye Contact / Quiet Lips / Face the speaker / Make on-topic comments / Don’t fidget
Sarah’s best friend is moving far away next week. How do you think Sarah feels, and what are two things she could do to keep in touch with her friend?
Feelings: nervous, anxious, scared, uncomfortable, confused, sad, worried, upset, etc.
Writer letters / e-mails / Call / Skype / Zoom / Schedule in person visits
Bill didn’t do well on his spelling test. What are two ways he can do better next time?
Study Harder / Practice with a friend / Double-check his work before turning in the test
Name three things you can do to calm down when you are feeling angry.
Take a deep breath, take a break, get a drink, count to ten, punch a pillow, yell into a pillow, draw, go outside / exercise, talk to someone you trust, do something relaxing, etc.
What does interrupt mean to you?
Interrupting means when you start talking while someone else is already taking a talking turn or while someone is busy.
Name a reason why you need to cover a cough or sneeze.
It keeps from spreading germs.
Name two ways you can tell that someone is feeling sad.
They are crying / isolating / being quiet or angry
Tony is late to school almost every day because he takes too much time eating his breakfast. What are two ways Tony could solve his problem?
Get up earlier / Focus on finishing breakfast and not get distracted / Take food to school / Eat on the way to school
Name three words that can mean “angry”.
Mad / Furious / Frustrated / Irritated / Fuming / Livid / Upset
What are three ways to show good manners when you are at a movie theater?
Stay in your seat / Don’t talk loudly during the movie / Don’t throw food / make a mess / Turn off your cell phone
What are three ways to show good manners when you are at a restaurant?
Use an inside voice. / Stay in your seat. / Don’t eat with your hands or make a mess. / Talk politely to staff. / Chew with your mouth closed.
Evan’s grandmother died yesterday. How might Evan feel and what are two things you could say to him?
Feelings: nervous, anxious, scared, uncomfortable, confused, sad, worried, upset, etc.
I’m sorry about your grandma / You must have loved your grandma a lot / Losing someone is hard
Kylie’s dog ran away. Name three things she could do to try to find him.
Go look for him. / Ask people on the street if they have seen him or ask others to look for him. / Put up flyers / online post / Call the pound to see if the dog was picked up.
Name three words that can mean “sad”.
Unhappy / Upset / Down / Depressed / Melancholy / Gloomy / Blue
Jason’s friends are playing a new game. Jason wants to play but doesn’t know the rules. What are two things Jason could do to solve his problem?
Ask his friends how to play / Watch his friends to figure out how to play / Read the rules
What are three ways to show good manners when you are having a friend over for a play date?
Let them choose the activities. / Share your toys / take turns. Offer them food or drinks. / Don’t be bossy.
Name two ways in which you can tell someone is feeling mad.
Furrowed eyebrows / Arms crossed / Mouth pulled downwards / Red face / Stomping feet / Screaming / Yelling / Punching / Hitting / Destruction of Property
You are walking home from school and a stranger asks you to help him look for his lost wallet for a reward. What are two things you should do and why?
Decline / Walk or Run away / Tell an adult
Reasoning: You don’t know the stranger's true intentions.
Name two situations in which you might feel embarrassed.
Being called on and not knowing the answer.
Tripping in front of someone / class
Presenting in front of group / class
Being bullied
Name three words that can mean ”scared”.
Afraid / Frightened / Fearful / Terrified / Petrified / Alarmed / Spooked