# 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

- Plain paper or a notebook page
- Crayons or colored pencils
- Optional: small stars or smiley stickers for polite examples

## 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
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## 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?

To shout until you get what you want. To use kind words, calm voice, and respectful actions. To ignore everyone around you.
Polite people use kind words, calm voices, and respectful actions.

2) Which sentence is polite?

"Please, may I have a turn?" "Move. It is my turn now." Saying nothing and pushing in front.
Using "please" and asking is polite.

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

"You had to do that." Saying nothing and walking away. "Thank you for helping me."
Saying "thank you" shows good manners.

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

"Move now." "Excuse me, please." Push past without looking.
Saying "excuse me, please" is polite.

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

"I am sorry. Are you okay?" Laugh and walk away. Blame them and say it is their fault.
Saying sorry and checking on them is polite and caring.

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

Shout out answers all the time. Talk while the teacher is speaking. Raise your hand and listen when others talk.
Waiting and listening show politeness in class.

7) Which voice sounds polite?

Yelling at someone from far away. A calm, normal voice that is not too loud. Mumbling so no one can hear you.
A calm, clear voice sounds polite.

8) Which sentence shows politeness at home?

"Thank you for the nice dinner." "I did not want this. Go away." Saying nothing and leaving the table without a word.
Thanking someone for food is polite at home.

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

When you and a friend like different games. When you hear someone say "please" and "thank you." When people are being unkind or rude and you are not sure what to do.
Adults can help when others are rude or unkind.

10) What is one big goal of this lesson?

To get everything we want. To learn polite words and actions for different places. To tell other people they are not polite enough.
The goal is to use polite words and actions ourselves.

## Assessment (parent/teacher)

Student can say what it means to be polite in simple words. Student can use at least two polite words (for example, "please", "thank you", "excuse me", or "I am sorry"). Student can give one example of polite behaviour at home, at school, and outside. Student understands that shouting, pushing, or grabbing are not polite choices. Student knows they can ask an adult for help when others are rude or unkind.

## Exit ticket (student)

😀 I can use polite words and actions in many places. 🙂 I know some polite words, but I want more practice. 😅 Being polite all the time still feels a bit tricky for me.

#### Next time I will practise…

Saying "please" and "thank you" Using a calm voice when I ask for something Saying "excuse me" or "I am sorry" when needed
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