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i'm a part time school teacher while waiting for my result.... i'm teaching moral tmrw..... can u pls give me some tips on how to teach a 5 year old how 2 be polite......... pls give some examples...... thank you soo much...

Answer 1

give the child a word to use each day then reward the child with stickers etc. each time the child uses that word. For example. Monday ask the child to use the word please and each time the child uses it acknowledge that he/she has used that word, congratulate them and after a certain number of times reward the child with the sticker. Then if the child forgets the ford write it down on sticker paper and place it somewhere the child will see it regularly and the child will learn. Also lead by example, i young child will copy you to gain accolades.

Answer 2

teach him by setting your own example.he will watch u and copy u.best of luck

Answer 3

I am not a teacher but i know a lot about 5 year olds. First you could bribe them to listen. If you tell them that if they listen then you will let them have 5 minutes of free time. Also, you could tell them that if they learn to be polite then adults will like them and be nicer and give them candy or some other type of candy because they will be impressed on how smart they are. You could also do roleplays(a mini play about politeness) or read some books to them.

GOOD LUCK!!

Answer 4

Teaching by example is a great start! I also love the restaurant idea posted previously. The children won't even realize they are learning, they will be having so much fun.

When we do units on manners, we have badges the kids can wear when they are "caught" using their manners. They are so proud to wear them home. They are just little laminated circles on bright red paper that says "Today I was caught using my manners!". We also read the book The Berenstein Bears Forget Their Manners. It's a super cute story with characters the kids all know.

Answer 5

I agree with the above poster.  This doesn't seem like it should be a lesson presented.  It should be something that is a natural part of the classroom environment.

To teach this as a lesson, you might need to get more specific.  Talk about someone who started a social change.  How they brought about social change through non-violence and treating people with respect.  

There may be some good children's books at your library on the topic you can look at as well.

Matt

Answer 6

If you have any books on manners, I would use that as a starting point.  My favorite (right now!) is This Little Piggy's Book of Manners.  http://www.amazon.com/This-Little-Piggys...

If you don't have a book, find one that has either good or bad examples of manners.  If I had to choose, I would choose a book with bad examples.  It's more fun that way :)  I would suggest No, David.

http://www.amazon.com/No-David-Shannon/d...

Either read the book, or do a role play, or both.  Be a little silly to get the kids engaged.  Have them create a list of good manners using either the book or your role play as models.  To extend the lesson, you can have the kids role play, or you could do some sort of good manners project, such as the tissue over the mouth one.  Each child traces his or her hand.  They draw their face on a paper, then glue a tissue and their hand to the paper, partially covering their face.  The title is, "We cover our mouths when we sneeze or cough."  You could also do a group project, such as create a large tree.  Each child can help paint it, or cut it out.  You can add the leaves in different ways.  You can point out when a child is using good manners, and add a leaf.  You can have the children tell you when someone is using good manners and add a leaf.  You could use hearts instead of leaves because "manners are how we take care of each other."  I hope this gave you some ideas, and good luck.

Answer 7

Start off with a book about manners and then ask them questions about the book.  Then have them do some manners activities. Make a game out of it.  Examples: Ask them how they would respond to certain questions.  Set up a pretend restaurant and have them order using proper manners.

Answer 8

I agree with mattfrom! exactly what he says, also:

--The most important way to teach your child good manners is to have good manners yourself. Remember: kids model their parents behavior.



--Reward good behavior and good manners and let your children know that it is appreciated.

--If your child doesn't say please and thank you, remind them, but don't make a big issue out it. If you keep nagging them, they will just rebel and it will be a control issue.

--Point out children with good behavior and good manners.

--Show them children with poor behavior and point out that adults and children don't like to be around those kids.

--Start a reward chart/sticker chart and show them how listening and good manners will reap them more than bad behavior.

--Some communities have children's etiquette classes consider enrolling your child.

--If you are going to a restaurant or theater where good manners are required, tell your children what you expect of them before you go.

--Explain to them that they get privileges and special outings because they know how to behave.

--If they engage in rude behavior, don't yell and scream, that just gives them more attention. Firmly explain that that behavior will not be tolerated and take away a toy or privilege

--Try and limit television shows and movies that show children (even cartoon characters) engaging in rude and obnoxiouos behavior. Your children will only model this behavior.

--Check out a book from the library that teaches good manners. Many feature popular characters that your children will recognize, which will make them more apt to listen to the story.

--Have your child help you make a "good manners chart" that lists the manners/behavior your child is going to try and follow.

--Have friends and relatives also give encouragement when your child is polite.

Answer 9

Be a role model, scold him/her when he is impolite, talk to his/her parents about when he/she is rude. Maybe, you could give him/her candy when he does something polite. He'll/she'll  get used to being polite, and he/she will do it more often. Hope this helped! Good Luck!

Answer 10

I agree you must set an example.  Always use please and thank you when talking to the children.  Even when I am frustrated by something they are doing I always say please and thank you.  Also when they ask for something help them by saying it the correct way for them to repeat.  Example: Child- "more milk" adult- "can I have more milk please".  Also when they are familiar with how to ask and they don't I usually say "I don't like how you are asking me can you find another way?" or when they do say it correctly I say " I like to help you when you ask me nicely".   If you are looking for a lesson on it there are many songs and cds about using manners also many books.

Answer 11

the best thing to do is if a child ask you for something without saying please just look back at him and tell him that he needs to use his manners and say please in my class if a child ask me for something without using their manners i pretend not to hear them until they say please and you need to say please to your children every time you ask for something

Answer 12

set your own example. that's a great idea!

Answer 13

Sure - read Clifford's Manners - it's great. Then have cookies and milk and practice saying "cookie please" and "more milk please" and thank you when received.  Excuse me when needing to get past someone and waiting until someone is done talking before speaking. It takes a lot of patience to teach a young one manners but SO worth it.

Answer 14

Yes,set your own example.Morals are not to be taught separately because this has hardly any effect.