Note for teachers using this lesson plan
Before this lesson, prepare picture cards or charts showing children demonstrating good manners (e.g., saying “please,” “thank you,” sharing). Ensure you have a space for pupils to role-play and demonstrate actions. The central idea is for pupils to understand what good manners are and to practise saying polite words and showing kind actions. Observe pupils actively participating in role-play and singing the song as evidence of successful learning.
Class: Pre-School Level 2
Term: Third Term
Week: 4
Age: 3 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Social Habits
Curriculum Theme: Social Habits
Previous Lesson: Simple greetings and showing respect to elders.
Topic: GOOD MANNERS: MEANING, EXAMPLES AND PRACTICE
Subject Matter: Good Manners: Meaning, Examples and Practice.
Specific Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
Cognitive Domain
- Define good manners in simple terms.
- Identify examples of good manners from pictures.
- State at least two polite words.
Affective Domain
- Show willingness to use polite words like “please” and “thank you.”
- Appreciate the importance of good manners.
Psychomotor Domain
- Demonstrate good manners through simple actions like sharing or greeting.
- Sing a song about good manners with actions.
Social Domain
- Participate in role-play activities showing good manners.
- Interact politely with peers and the teacher.
Reference Materials
- NAPPS National Unified Teaching Scheme for Pre-School Level 2.
- Relevant Early Childhood Care and Education resources.
Instructional Materials
- Charts showing children demonstrating good manners (e.g., saying “please,” “thank you,” sharing, greeting).
- Posters with polite words.
- Flashcards of polite actions.
- Puppets for role-play.
- Audio device for music.
Rationale for the Lesson
This lesson is important for 3-year-olds as it introduces fundamental social skills that help them interact positively with others. Learning good manners at this age helps children develop respect, empathy, and positive relationships, making them more confident and well-adjusted in school and at home.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
Pupils can greet adults and peers and are familiar with basic classroom rules.
Lesson Content/Board Summary
GOOD MANNERS: MEANING, EXAMPLES AND PRACTICE
What are Good Manners?
Good manners mean being polite, kind, and respectful to others. It means doing things that make people happy and show you care.
Examples of Good Manners:
- Saying “Please” when you ask for something.
- Saying “Thank You” when someone gives you something or helps you.
- Saying “Sorry” when you make a mistake or hurt someone.
- Greeting adults (e.g., “Good morning, Ma/Sir”).
- Sharing your toys with friends.
- Listening when someone is talking.
Practising Good Manners:
We can practise good manners every day by using polite words and showing kind actions at home and at school.
Key Words
- Good Manners – being polite and kind to people.
- Please – a polite word to ask for something.
- Thank You – a polite word to show gratitude.
- Sorry – a polite word to say when you make a mistake.
Good Manners Song
Tune: “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”
Please and Thank You, every day,
Help us learn and help us play.
Sorry too, when we make mistakes,
Good manners for goodness sakes!
Sharing toys and being kind,
Happy friends, we always find.
Actions:
- “Please and Thank You”: Put hands together like praying, then open them out.
- “Sorry too”: Place hand over heart.
- “Sharing toys”: Pretend to offer a toy.
- “Being kind”: Hug self.
- “Happy friends”: Smile and point to friends.
Watch and Practise Good Manners
💡 Teacher Guide for Using This Board Summary
How to teach the content: Introduce good manners by asking pupils what it means to be kind. Use the charts and posters to explain each example of good manners simply. Encourage pupils to repeat the polite words after you. Emphasize that good manners make everyone feel happy.
What to show or demonstrate: Use the picture cards to show children saying “please,” “thank you,” “sorry,” sharing, and greeting. Demonstrate each action and polite word yourself, then invite pupils to imitate. Use puppets for simple role-play scenarios.
How to use the rhyme/song: Introduce the “Good Manners Song” by singing it clearly with actions. Sing it a few times, encouraging pupils to join in and do the actions. Repeat the song throughout the lesson to reinforce the message.
How to use the video: Introduce the video as a fun way to learn more about good manners. Play the video and encourage pupils to watch the actions and listen to the words. After watching, discuss what they saw and ask them to name one good manner from the video. You can replay parts of the video if needed for reinforcement.
What to watch for: Observe if pupils are able to repeat the polite words and attempt the actions. Watch for their participation in the song and role-play. Correct gently if they confuse the words or actions.
Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques
- Play-based Learning
- Demonstration
- Guided Practice
- Songs and Rhymes
- Storytelling (using pictures)
- Question and Answer
- Role-play
- Imitation
- Video Presentation
Instructional Procedures
Step 1: Introduction
Time: 3 minutes
Teaching Skill: Greeting/Engaging
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils warmly and leads a short welcome song. The teacher then asks pupils what it means to be kind to others, linking it to everyday actions.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings, sing the welcome song, and share simple ideas about kindness.
Learning Point: Pupils are engaged and introduced to the concept of kindness.
Step 2: Meaning of Good Manners
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explaining/Picture Talk
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains in simple terms that good manners mean being polite and kind. The teacher shows charts with pictures of children showing good manners and asks, “What are these children doing?”
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the explanation, look at the pictures, and point to actions they recognise.
Learning Point: Pupils understand the simple meaning of good manners.
Step 3: Examples of Good Manners (Discussion)
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Discussion/Prompting
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher discusses specific examples of good manners using flashcards: “Saying ‘Please’ when you want something,” “Saying ‘Thank You’ when you get something,” and “Saying ‘Sorry’ when you make a mistake.” The teacher prompts pupils to repeat these polite words.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, repeat “Please,” “Thank You,” and “Sorry” after the teacher, and point to the corresponding flashcards.
Learning Point: Pupils identify and orally practise key polite words.
Step 4: Demonstration and Role-play
Time: 6 minutes
Teaching Skill: Modelling/Guided Practice
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher demonstrates each good manner (e.g., asking for a crayon politely, accepting a toy, saying sorry for bumping into someone). The teacher then invites pupils to come forward and role-play simple scenarios using puppets or with a friend.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils watch the teacher’s demonstrations, then take turns to role-play scenarios, practising saying “please,” “thank you,” and “sorry.”
Learning Point: Pupils actively demonstrate good manners through role-play.
Step 5: Good Manners Song
Time: 3 minutes
Teaching Skill: Singing/Action-based Learning
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces and leads the “Good Manners Song” with actions. The teacher sings the song several times, encouraging all pupils to join in and perform the actions.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils sing along with the teacher and perform the actions for the “Good Manners Song.”
Learning Point: Pupils reinforce good manners through music and movement.
Step 6: Video Reinforcement
Time: 4 minutes
Teaching Skill: Visual Learning/Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher plays the “Good Manners Song for Kids” video. After the video, the teacher asks pupils what good manners they saw in the video and encourages them to share their observations.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils watch the video, then discuss and name good manners they observed.
Learning Point: Pupils reinforce their understanding of good manners through visual media.
Step 7: Evaluation/Review
Time: 4–5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher checks pupils’ understanding through short questions and practical tasks.
- “What does it mean to have good manners?”
- “What do you say when you want something?” (Prompt for ‘please’)
- “What do you say when someone gives you something?” (Prompt for ‘thank you’)
- Ask a pupil to demonstrate sharing a toy politely.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond orally and demonstrate the required skill where appropriate.
Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.
Step 8: Conclusion
Time: 1 minute
Teaching Skill: Summarising/Encouraging
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher praises the pupils for their participation and reminds them to always use good manners at home and at school. The teacher leads a closing song.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, sing the closing song, and promise to practise good manners.
Learning Point: Pupils are encouraged to apply what they have learned.
Lesson Keywords
- Manners – ways of behaving towards others.
- Polite – showing good manners and respect.
- Kind – being friendly and caring.
- Respect – showing consideration for others.
Differentiation
- Support: For pupils who struggle, the teacher can provide more one-on-one modelling, use larger picture cards, and focus on only one polite word at a time. Hand-over-hand guidance can be used for actions.
- Extension: For pupils who grasp the concept quickly, the teacher can ask them to identify good manners in a short story or suggest other examples of good manners they use at home. They can also lead a small group in a role-play.
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