Good Manners and Etiquettes | GK for UKG PDF Download

What are Good Manners?

Good manners are polite ways to show that we care about other people. When we have good manners, we make others happy, and we feel good too!

1. Be a Friend

• Saying "hello" to classmates.
• Sharing toys during playtime.
• Playing together and taking turns.

Children, please repeat: "Let's play together!"

2. Speak Softly

• Using a quiet voice inside.
• Saying "please" and "thank you."
• Asking for things nicely.

Children, please repeat: "Could you please pass the crayons?"

3. Help Others

• Helping a friend who has fallen.
• Picking up things for others.
• Holding the door open.

Children, please repeat: "Can I help you with that?"

4. Follow Rules

• Listening to the teacher.
• Standing in line without pushing.
• Waiting for your turn.

Children, please repeat: "I will wait for my turn."

5. Clean Up

• Putting toys back after playing.
• Throwing trash in the bin.
• Keeping your desk tidy.

Children, please repeat: "I cleaned up my space!"

6. Be Kind

• Saying nice things to friends.
• Giving a smile to everyone.
• Hugging a friend who is sad.

Children, please repeat: "You are my best friend!"

Examples

• Imagine you are in the garden, and you see a new child. You walk over and say, "Hello, do you want to play?" That's being a good friend!
• When you are in the library, you use your "library voice" which is soft and quiet. That shows good manners.
• If you see someone carrying too many things, you can help them by holding the door. That's helping others and it's very polite!
• When you play a game, you follow the rules of the game so that everyone can have fun. That's following rules!
• After drawing, you put all your pencils and paper back in the box. That's cleaning up!
• When someone does something nice for you, you say "thank you" with a big smile. That's being kind!

Remember, using good manners is like giving a gift to everyone around you!

What are Etiquettes?

Etiquettes are a set of rules we follow to be polite and show respect to others. When we use good etiquette, everyone feels comfortable and happy.

1. Greeting Others

• Saying "Good morning" to the teacher.
• Waving "hello" to friends.
• Smiling when you meet someone.

Children, please repeat: "Good morning, how are you?"

2. Table Manners

• Washing hands before eating.
• Sitting nicely at the table.
• Eating with your mouth closed.

Children, please repeat: "May I have some water, please?"

3. Listening Carefully

• Looking at someone who is talking.
• Not interrupting when someone else is speaking.
• Saying "I'm listening" to show you hear them.

Children, please repeat: "I understand what you said."

4. Asking Politely

• Saying "please" when you want something.
• Asking if you can join a game.
• Saying "excuse me" if you need to get past someone.

Children, please repeat: "Please, can I play with you?"

5. Sharing with Others

• Letting others play with your toys.
• Sharing your snacks if allowed.
• Taking turns on the swing or slide.

Children, please repeat: "Would you like to share this with me?"

6. Thanking People

• Saying "thank you" when you receive something.
• Appreciating when someone helps you.
• Giving a thank you note for a gift.

Children, please repeat: "Thank you for helping me."

Examples

• When you enter the classroom and see your teacher, you say "Good morning, Miss Maya!" with a big smile. That's a nice greeting!
• At lunchtime, you sit at the table, put a napkin on your lap, and wait for everyone to start eating together. That's having good table manners!
• When your friend is telling you a story about their weekend, you listen without talking until they are finished. That shows you have good listening skills!
• If you want to play with a toy that someone else has, you say, "Please, may I use it when you're done?" That's asking politely!
• When you have a bag of crayons, you offer some to the kids at your table so they can color too. That's being good at sharing!
• After your friend shares their crayons with you, you smile and say, "Thank you, I love the blue one!" That's how you thank people!

Remember, good etiquette is like the magic words that make the day brighter for you and your friends!