Examples of School Etiquette and Polite Behaviour for Pre-School Level 4

Class: Pre-School Level 4
Term: Third Term
Week: 9
Age: 5 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Personal Development
Curriculum Theme: Personal Development
Previous Lesson: Good Habits at Home
Topic: SCHOOL ETIQUETTE AND POLITE BEHAVIOUR
Subject Matter: Examples of school etiquette and polite behaviour.

Specific Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

Cognitive Domain

• Identify at least three examples of school etiquette.
• State why it is important to be polite in school.

Affective Domain

• Appreciate the value of polite behaviour in their interactions with others.
• Show willingness to practice good manners in the classroom.

Psychomotor Domain

• Demonstrate polite behaviours such as raising a hand or sharing during role-play.
• Participate actively in a song about good manners.

Social Domain

• Interact respectfully with their peers and teachers during activities.
• Take turns and share materials politely.

Reference Materials

• NAPPS National Unified Teaching Scheme for Pre-School Level 4
• Early Childhood Care and Education resources on social skills
• Relevant picture cards showing good and bad behaviour

Instructional Materials

• Charts showing examples of school etiquette
• Picture cards depicting polite and impolite actions
• Video clips on school etiquette
• Simple props for role-play (e.g., toy, book, chair)

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson is crucial for 5-year-olds as it introduces them to the fundamental social rules and expectations within the school environment. Learning school etiquette and polite behaviour helps pupils develop respect for themselves and others, fosters a positive learning atmosphere, and prepares them for harmonious interactions in school and beyond. It builds a foundation for good citizenship and social competence.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils are familiar with basic greetings, simple classroom rules like “no shouting,” and have some understanding of good behaviour at home.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

SCHOOL ETIQUETTE AND POLITE BEHAVIOUR

School etiquette means the good manners and polite ways we behave when we are in school. It helps everyone feel happy and safe.

Examples of Polite Behaviour in School:

• Listen attentively in class: Pay attention when the teacher or a friend is speaking.
• Do not mock your schoolmates when they make mistakes: Be kind and help others learn.
• Report any bad incident to the teacher: Tell an adult if something wrong happens or if someone is hurt.
• Say “Please” and “Thank You”: Always use these magic words when asking for something or receiving something.
• Raise your hand to speak: Wait for your turn before talking in class.
• Share toys and materials: Let your friends play with your toys and use classroom items.
• Take turns: Wait patiently for your turn in games or activities.
• Walk quietly in the hallway: Do not run or make loud noises inside the school building.
• Keep the classroom tidy: Put away your books and toys after use.
• Help your friends: Offer to help a friend who needs it.

Key Words

• Etiquette – Good manners and polite ways of behaving.
• Polite – Showing good manners and respect for others.
• Share – To let others use or have something with you.
• Listen – To pay attention with your ears.
• Respect – To treat others with kindness and care.

What the Teacher Should Show or Draw

The teacher should display charts with clear pictures illustrating good school behaviours (e.g., a child raising a hand, children sharing toys, a child saying “thank you”). The teacher can also draw simple stick figures demonstrating these actions on the board.

Our Good Manners Song

Tune: “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”

Lyrics:

Good manners, good manners, yes we know,
How to make our kindness grow.
Please and thank you, every day,
Listen well when others say.
Share our toys and take our turn,
Lots of good things we will learn.

Actions:

• “Good manners, good manners, yes we know” – Nod head and point to self.
• “How to make our kindness grow” – Spread hands outwards.
• “Please and thank you, every day” – Bring hands together as if praying, then bow head slightly.
• “Listen well when others say” – Cup hand to ear.
• “Share our toys and take our turn” – Make sharing motion with hands, then point to self.
• “Lots of good things we will learn” – Tap head gently.

How to use the rhyme: Sing the song together with actions after discussing the examples of good behaviour. Repeat it several times to help pupils remember the words and actions, reinforcing the polite behaviours.

Watch and Practise

The teacher will show a short video clip demonstrating various examples of school etiquette and polite behaviour. Pupils should observe the actions in the video and try to imitate them.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Play-based Learning, Demonstration, Guided Practice, Songs and Rhymes, Storytelling, Picture Talk, Question and Answer, Role-play, Imitation, Practical Activity.

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Engagement/Recall

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils warmly and asks them about good habits they practice at home, like saying “good morning” or helping their parents. The teacher then asks if they know that there are also good ways to behave at school.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to the teacher’s greetings and share some good habits they practice at home.

Learning Point: Pupils recall previous knowledge and connect it to the new topic.

Step 2: Presentation of Topic

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Introduction

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces the topic: “School Etiquette and Polite Behaviour.” The teacher explains simply that “etiquette” means good manners and polite ways of behaving, especially in school. The teacher shows a chart with the topic written and a picture of children behaving well.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively and look at the chart. They repeat the topic after the teacher.

Learning Point: Pupils understand the topic and what “etiquette” means.

Step 3: Examples and Discussion

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Illustration

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher lists and explains important examples of school etiquette using picture cards and charts. Examples include: listening attentively, not mocking friends, reporting bad incidents, saying “please” and “thank you,” raising hands, sharing, and taking turns. The teacher asks pupils to identify the good actions in the pictures.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the pictures, listen to the explanations, and point out the good behaviours they see.

Learning Point: Pupils identify and understand various examples of polite behaviour in school.

Step 4: Rhyme/Song Reinforcement

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Musical Reinforcement/Repetition

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads the pupils in singing the “Our Good Manners Song” with actions. The teacher encourages everyone to participate and sing along.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils sing the song with the teacher, performing the actions and repeating the lyrics.

Learning Point: Pupils reinforce their understanding of good manners through song and movement.

Step 5: Video Demonstration

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Visual Learning/Observation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher plays a short, age-appropriate video clip demonstrating various examples of school etiquette. Before playing, the teacher instructs pupils to watch carefully for good behaviours. After the video, the teacher asks pupils to name some of the polite actions they saw.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils watch the video attentively and then name some of the polite behaviours they observed.

Learning Point: Pupils gain visual examples and further reinforce their understanding of school etiquette.

Step 6: Role-play Activity

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Practice/Role-play

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils in role-playing different school etiquette scenarios. For example, “How do you ask for a crayon politely?” “What do you do if you want to speak?” “What if a friend falls?” The teacher provides simple props and encourages pupils to act out the polite responses.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils participate in role-play, demonstrating polite actions and responses with the teacher’s guidance.

Learning Point: Pupils actively practice and demonstrate polite behaviours in a simulated environment.

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher checks pupils’ understanding through short questions and practical tasks.

1. “Name one polite thing you should do in class.”
2. “Show me how you ask for something politely.”
3. “What should you do if your friend makes a mistake?”
4. “Why is it important to have good manners in school?”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond orally and demonstrate the required skill where appropriate.

Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes

Teaching Skill: Summary/Encouragement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher praises the pupils for their participation and good behaviour during the lesson. The teacher reminds them to always practice good manners at school and everywhere else. The teacher leads a final round of the “Our Good Manners Song.”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to the praise and sing the song one last time.

Learning Point: Pupils are encouraged to continue practicing good behaviour.

Lesson Keywords

• Etiquette – Good manners and polite ways of behaving.
• Polite – Showing good manners and respect for others.
• Share – To let others use or have something with you.
• Listen – To pay attention with your ears.
• Respect – To treat others with kindness and care.

Differentiation

• Support: For pupils who are struggling, the teacher can use larger picture cards, provide more direct modelling of actions, pair them with a more confident peer during role-play, and offer simpler scenarios for demonstration. Repetition of key phrases and actions will also be helpful.
• Extension: For pupils who quickly grasp the concepts, the teacher can ask them to suggest additional examples of polite behaviour not covered in the lesson, create more complex role-play scenarios, or identify good and bad manners in a short story. They can also be encouraged to explain *why* certain behaviours are polite.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Before the lesson, ensure all charts, picture cards, and any props for role-play are prepared and easily accessible. Test the video clip to ensure it plays smoothly. The main idea children must understand is that good manners make school a happier and safer place for everyone. When introducing the topic, use simple, relatable language and concrete examples. During the role-play activity (Step 6), encourage all pupils to participate, even if it’s just by making a polite gesture. Observe how pupils interact during group activities to gauge their understanding and application of polite behaviour. Reinforce good behaviour consistently throughout the school day, not just during this lesson. Praise pupils for demonstrating etiquette. Understanding should be judged by their ability to identify polite actions, state simple reasons for them, and demonstrate them physically.