Manners go a long
way in this world, but unfortunately many children don’t have parents who teach
them this at home. Super Teacher
to the rescue! This is a perfect
time of year to talk about thanking others and what it means to be polite. Here’s a simple song to the tune of “The
Farmer in the Dell” that will encourage children to use “magic words.”
There
are two magic words
That
will open doors with ease.
One
word is, “Thanks!”
And
the other word is, “Please!”
*Role play when to
say, “please,” “thank you,” “you’re welcome,” and “excuse me.”
*Use puppets to
demonstrate what children should say when they receive a gift.
*Teach children
these signs and use them as prompts:
Please palm
open on chest and circle around
Thank
you fingers
on chin and then down to palm
*Sing and sign
this song to the tune of “Happy Birthday” to thank school helpers and volunteers. It would be perfect for thanking
parents at your school party next week.
We (Make “w” and circle around.)
Say
(Index fingers by lips and move out.)
Thank
you (Fingertips on chin and extend
out.)
To. (Touch index fingertips.)
You. (Point.)
(Repeat
twice)
We
say thank you
For
helping (Open left palm and place
right fist
on
it and bring up.)
We
say thank you to you!
Hint! If you go to aslpro.com and click on
dictionary you can see the signs
demonstrated.