Activities/Courtesy Language Practice

Age Range

3-10 years old

Duration

20 minutes

Difficulty Level

⭐

Courtesy Language Practice

Practice polite expressions

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Materials Needed

Picture Cards with Courtesy Phrases

1 set (12-15 cards)

$3-8

💡 Suggested stores: Amazon, Educational supply stores, Teacher resource websites

Puppets or Stuffed Animals

2-3 puppets

Free-$5 (if you have these at home)

💡 Suggested stores: Dollar Tree, Goodwill or secondhand stores, Family toy bin

Real-Life Props (Plates, Cups, Utensils)

1 set of kid-safe dishware

Free-$10

Optional

💡 Suggested stores: Home (you likely have these), Thrift stores, Target or Walmart

Role-Play Scenario Cards

1 set (6-8 scenarios)

Free

Optional

💡 Suggested stores: Make at home, Download from early childhood websites

Picture Book About Manners

1-2 books

Free (library)

Optional

💡 Suggested stores: Public library, Used bookstores, Amazon or thrift stores

Common Questions

Troubleshooting

Preparation

Ensure enough time to complete the activity

Prepare required materials and tools

Choose appropriate environment and venue

Safety Tips

Please ensure activities are conducted under adult supervision and pay attention to safety.

Materials Needed

Picture Cards with Courtesy Phrases

1 set (12-15 cards)

$3-8

💡 Suggested stores: Amazon, Educational supply stores, Teacher resource websites

Puppets or Stuffed Animals

2-3 puppets

Free-$5 (if you have these at home)

💡 Suggested stores: Dollar Tree, Goodwill or secondhand stores, Family toy bin

Real-Life Props (Plates, Cups, Utensils)

1 set of kid-safe dishware

Free-$10

Optional

💡 Suggested stores: Home (you likely have these), Thrift stores, Target or Walmart

Role-Play Scenario Cards

1 set (6-8 scenarios)

Free

Optional

💡 Suggested stores: Make at home, Download from early childhood websites

Picture Book About Manners

1-2 books

Free (library)

Optional

💡 Suggested stores: Public library, Used bookstores, Amazon or thrift stores

Common Questions

Materials Needed

Picture Cards with Courtesy Phrases

1 set (12-15 cards)

$3-8

💡 Suggested stores: Amazon, Educational supply stores, Teacher resource websites

Puppets or Stuffed Animals

2-3 puppets

Free-$5 (if you have these at home)

💡 Suggested stores: Dollar Tree, Goodwill or secondhand stores, Family toy bin

Real-Life Props (Plates, Cups, Utensils)

1 set of kid-safe dishware

Free-$10

Optional

💡 Suggested stores: Home (you likely have these), Thrift stores, Target or Walmart

Role-Play Scenario Cards

1 set (6-8 scenarios)

Free

Optional

💡 Suggested stores: Make at home, Download from early childhood websites

Picture Book About Manners

1-2 books

Free (library)

Optional

💡 Suggested stores: Public library, Used bookstores, Amazon or thrift stores

Common Questions

Courtesy Language Practice

Materials Needed

Picture Cards with Courtesy Phrases

Puppets or Stuffed Animals

Real-Life Props (Plates, Cups, Utensils)

Role-Play Scenario Cards

Picture Book About Manners

Common Questions

QWhat age is courtesy language practice best suited for?

QHow do I handle it when my child forgets to say thank you or please?

QDo I need special materials or toys to teach courtesy language?

QHow often should we practice courtesy language, and how long should it take?

QWhat if my child seems resistant to using polite words—is this normal?

Troubleshooting

My child refuses to say 'please' and 'thank you' and thinks it's unnecessary

My child remembers the words but forgets to use them in real moments

My child uses courtesy words but sounds robotic or insincere

My child uses courtesy language at school but nowhere else at home

Preparation

Safety Tips

Courtesy Language Practice

Materials Needed

Picture Cards with Courtesy Phrases

Puppets or Stuffed Animals

Real-Life Props (Plates, Cups, Utensils)

Role-Play Scenario Cards

Picture Book About Manners

Common Questions

QWhat age is courtesy language practice best suited for?

QHow do I handle it when my child forgets to say thank you or please?

QDo I need special materials or toys to teach courtesy language?

QHow often should we practice courtesy language, and how long should it take?

QWhat if my child seems resistant to using polite words—is this normal?

Troubleshooting

My child refuses to say 'please' and 'thank you' and thinks it's unnecessary

My child remembers the words but forgets to use them in real moments

My child uses courtesy words but sounds robotic or insincere

My child uses courtesy language at school but nowhere else at home

Preparation

Safety Tips

Courtesy Language Practice

Materials Needed

Picture Cards with Courtesy Phrases

Puppets or Stuffed Animals

Real-Life Props (Plates, Cups, Utensils)

Role-Play Scenario Cards

Picture Book About Manners

Common Questions

QWhat age is courtesy language practice best suited for?

QHow do I handle it when my child forgets to say thank you or please?

QDo I need special materials or toys to teach courtesy language?

QHow often should we practice courtesy language, and how long should it take?

QWhat if my child seems resistant to using polite words—is this normal?

Troubleshooting

My child refuses to say 'please' and 'thank you' and thinks it's unnecessary

My child remembers the words but forgets to use them in real moments

My child uses courtesy words but sounds robotic or insincere

My child uses courtesy language at school but nowhere else at home

Preparation

Safety Tips