Manners go a longway in this world, but unfortunately many children don’t have parents who teachthem this at home. Super Teacherto the rescue! This is a perfecttime of year to talk about thanking others and what it means to be polite. Here’s a simple song to the tune of “TheFarmer in the Dell” that will encourage children to use “magic words.”
Thereare two magic words
Thatwill open doors with ease.
Oneword is, “Thanks!”
Andthe other word is, “Please!”
*Role play when tosay, “please,” “thank you,” “you’re welcome,” and “excuse me.”
*Use puppets todemonstrate what children should say when they receive a gift.
*Teach childrenthese signs and use them as prompts:
Please palmopen on chest and circle around
Thankyou fingerson chin and then down to palm
*Sing and signthis song to the tune of “Happy Birthday” to thank school helpers and volunteers. It would be perfect for thankingparents at your school party next week.
We (Make “w” and circle around.)
Say(Index fingers by lips and move out.)
Thankyou (Fingertips on chin and extendout.)
To. (Touch index fingertips.)
You. (Point.)
(Repeattwice)
Wesay thank you
Forhelping (Open left palm and placeright fist
onit and bring up.)
Wesay thank you to you!
Hint! If you go to aslpro.com and click ondictionary you can see the signs
demonstrated.
