Using Manners
The word that you use when asking for something. Hint: It starts with the letter P.
Please.
One of your classmates doesn't have a pencil and you have an extra one. What should you do?
Let your classmate borrow your extra pencil. It's kind to share when you can.
Instead of telling people to move, what could you say?
You can say "excuse me".
What are some things you can do to make friends?
Say hi to people, be positive and give compliments, join a club or sports team, share toys, include others.
Sharing is kind. True or False?
True. "Sharing is caring".
You say this after somebody gives you something.
Thank you.
You're walking in the hallway and notice that somebody dropped some papers on the ground. What's something that you could do to be kind?
Help the person by picking up some of the paper. It feels good to help others and it's a chance to make new friends.
You're in gym class playing basketball and one of your classmates just scored. What are some kind words that you could say?
You could say "nice shot!", "good job", or even give them a high five.
Your friend went to the movies over the weekend and is talking about their favourite part. You went to the beach with your family over the weekend and really want to talk about it. Should you a) interrupt them to talk about what you did or b) wait for them to finish what they are saying and then talk about your weekend?
Listen and wait for your friend to finish speaking before talking about your weekend. Part of being a good friend is listening to them speak. You can show them you're listening by not interrupting and looking at them.
You only have to be kind to people that you like? True or False?
False. You should show kindness to everyone.
You do this action while coughing or sneezing.
It's the end of the day and your classroom is really messy. How could you be helpful?
You could be helpful by picking up garbage, putting things in their proper spot and making sure your desk is clean.
It's okay to be mad, is it ever okay to be mean?
No. It's never okay to be mean, even if you're mad at somebody.
You and your friend are deciding on a game to play together. You want to play UNO but your friend wants to play Connect 4. What should you do?
Pick another game that you both want to play. This way you can both enjoy the game.
Being kind makes you feel good. True or False?
True. Being kind makes everyone feel good.
You're walking through a door and there's somebody following behind you. What should you do?
Hold the door open for that person. It is kind to hold the door open for others.
You notice somebody in your class is crying. How can you be helpful? What is not helpful in that situation?
You can ask them if they're okay or if they need anything. You can also give them space and let an adult know. It would not be helpful to shout out that they are crying.
You and your friend play a game and you lose. Your friend says "ha ha, I won!". What would be a kinder thing to say?
They could've said "good try", "maybe you will win next time", or "want to play again?".
You're outside during recess playing soccer with some friends. You notice that one of your classmates is by themselves because their best friend is absent today. How could you be a good friend?
Ask the person if they want to play. Including others is part of being a good friend.
False. It is always possible to use kind words or make kind choices.
You're standing in line at the Tuck Shop and you're really excited to get an ice cream sandwich. It's finally your turn to order. What should you say?
The polite thing to say would be "Hello, could I please have an ice cream sandwich?". Make sure to always start with a greeting and include the magic word "Please".
You finished your math early and now you have some free time. What are some things that you could do? Think of things that would be helpful or kind.
Other classmates might still be working on their math so you should find something quiet to do. Some quiet activities include: reading a book, drawing at your desk, or doing a word search. You could even help others with their math if your teacher allows you to.
Giving compliments makes people feel good. What are some compliments that you could give somebody?
You could say "I like your outfit", "I like your hair", or "you're really good at that".
Your friends are making fun of somebody for how they look. What could you say or do in this situation? What should you not do?
You could ask your friend's to stop and tell them that it's not nice to make fun of somebody's appearance. Mean comments can stick with people and make them feel bad. You should not join in by saying something mean or trying to make them laugh.
Accepting other's differences is part of being kind? True or False?
True. Everybody is different and that's okay. You should be kind to everyone that you meet.