Lesson 216: Being polite

❤️ SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING (40 Lessons) • 🔵 B. Understanding Others

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Objective

I can use polite words, a calm voice, and kind actions at home, at school, and in my community. I can show respect by saying "please", "thank you", "excuse me", and "I am sorry" when needed.

Materials

Mini-lesson — What does it mean to be polite?

Being polite means using kind words, a gentle voice, and respectful actions with other people.

Polite words we can use

  • "Please" when we ask for something.
  • "Thank you" when someone helps us.
  • "Excuse me" when we need to pass or we interrupt.
  • "I am sorry" when we make a mistake or hurt someone.

Polite actions with our body

  • Waiting our turn in a line or in a game.
  • Keeping our hands and feet to ourselves.
  • Looking at the person who is speaking.
  • Using a calm face and voice, not shouting.

Polite at home

  • Saying "please" when we ask for help.
  • Saying "thank you" for meals or rides.
  • Helping clean up without arguing.

Polite at school

  • Raising a hand instead of shouting out.
  • Listening when a teacher or classmate speaks.
  • Sharing materials and saying "excuse me" when we pass by.

Polite in the community

  • Holding a door for someone when it is safe.
  • Keeping noise low in quiet places.
  • Using polite greetings like "hello" and "good morning".

Adults can model polite words aloud, such as "Please pass the book" and "Thank you for waiting".

Picture strip: "Polite at school"

Guided Practice — Polite words scripts

You and an adult will practise short polite scripts you can use in real life.

  1. On a notebook page, draw three speech bubbles in a column. Number them 1, 2, and 3.
  2. In bubble 1, the adult helps you write or trace a polite asking sentence, such as: "Please, may I have a turn?"
  3. In bubble 2, write or trace a polite thanking sentence, such as: "Thank you for helping me."
  4. In bubble 3, write or trace a polite sorry sentence, such as: "I am sorry I bumped you. Are you okay?"
  5. Next to each speech bubble, draw two stick figures showing the polite situation (for example, sharing a toy, saying thank you, or saying sorry after a bump).
  6. Practise reading each script aloud together. Take turns being the person who says the polite words and the person who hears them.
Tracing Pad
Tracing snapshot for print
Tip: As you trace, say a sentence such as "Polite words and actions show respect."

Practice — Polite at home, school, and outside

Use this practice to help your child notice where they can be polite each day.

  1. On a new page, draw three boxes or columns and label them: "Home", "School", and "Outside".
  2. In the Home box, help the child draw or write polite actions, such as: "Please, may I have some water?", "Thank you for dinner.", or "I am sorry I spilled."
  3. In the School box, add polite actions like: raising a hand, saying "excuse me" when passing, or thanking a classmate for sharing.
  4. In the Outside box, draw or write polite actions for the playground, shops, or sports, such as: waiting in line, using kind words, or saying "thank you" to a coach.
  5. Talk with the child: "Which polite words do you use the most?" and "Which polite word do you want to practise more?"
  6. Let the child place a star or smiley next to one polite action they will try this week in each place.

Quick Check — Being polite

Answer each question about polite words, calm tone, and respectful actions.

1) What does it mean to be polite?

Polite people use kind words, calm voices, and respectful actions.

2) Which sentence is polite?

Using "please" and asking is polite.

3) Which words show good manners after someone helps you?

Saying "thank you" shows good manners.

4) You need to pass in front of someone. What could you say?

Saying "excuse me, please" is polite.

5) You bump into a friend by accident and they fall. What is a polite choice?

Saying sorry and checking on them is polite and caring.

6) In class, how can you show polite behaviour?

Waiting and listening show politeness in class.

7) Which voice sounds polite?

A calm, clear voice sounds polite.

8) Which sentence shows politeness at home?

Thanking someone for food is polite at home.

9) When should you ask an adult for help with polite behaviour?

Adults can help when others are rude or unkind.

10) What is one big goal of this lesson?

The goal is to use polite words and actions ourselves.

Assessment (parent/teacher)

Exit ticket (student)

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