Earlier this year, we learnt about the importance of manners.
I respect myself and others.
Manners are words and actions that we can use to help us be kind and respectful to each other. It’s important to be polite and use our manners to show respect and kindness to others and treat everyone fairly. Good manners helps us to get on with others.
We discussed what good manners might look and sound like:
We linked this learning to our British Values, particularly Respect and tolerance. The children demonstrated that they could listen and respond to the views of others and respond politely.
We also discussed protected characteristics and the importance of treating everyone fairly.
We read ‘The Goops’ by Gelett Burgess. Help at home by reading the poem with your child. Can you spot the bad manners in the poem?
The Goops by Gelett Burgess
The Goops they lick their fingers,
And the Goops they lick their knives;
They spill their broth on the tablecloth –
Oh, they lead disgusting lives!The Goops they talk while eating,
And loud and fast they chew;
And that is why I’m glad that I
Am not a Goop – Are you?The Goops are gluttonous and rude,
They gug and gumble with their food;
They throw their crumbs upon the floor,
And at dessert they tease for more.They will not eat their soup and bread
but like to gobble sweets, instead,
And this is why I oft decline,
When I am asked to stay and dine!
Help at home by discussing manners with your child. How can you show good manners at home, at school and in the community? Can your child tell you about the British Values or our Christian Values?