A to Z of Good Manners

A to Z of Good Manners

Author
authorNitin Singh

An alphabet-themed rhyming story that teaches children essential good manners and social skills, from apologizing to showing zeal in helpfulness, making the world a happier place.

age2 - 7 years old
emotional intelligence
Story Details

A is for Apologize "When you make a mistake, a simple 'I'm sorry' is all it takes!"

B is for Be Polite "Please' and 'Thank you' are the magic words that make everything right!"

C is for Cover Your Cough "See a cough or a sneeze? Use your elbow, quick and easy!"

D is for Don't Interrupt "Wait your turn to speak, it's the super polite way to be!"

E is for Encourage "Cheer for your friends with a 'You can do it!' to help them succeed!"

F is for Forks and Spoons "Use your fork and spoon for a tidy meal, it's a super cool skill to feel!"

G is for Greet Gladly "A friendly 'Hello!' and a big, bright smile makes talking together worthwhile!"

H is for Hold the Door "Be a helping hero! Hold the door open for the person behind you."

I is for Introduce "Introduce your friends by name, it's a kind and friendly game!"

J is for Join Kindly "Before you join a game, just ask! It's a simple, friendly task."

K is for Kindness "Kindness is a gift to share, by showing everyone you care!"

L is for Listen "Listen with your ears and eyes, it's a wonderful, wise surprise!"

M is for Make a Wish "Make a wish and blow them out, but never give a pout!"

N is for Neat and Tidy "Put your toys back in their place, and leave a neat and happy space!"

O is for Offer to Help "See someone who needs a hand? Offering to help is always grand!"

P is for Patience "Waiting calmly for your turn, is a skill that we all learn!"

Q is for Quiet Voices "In the library, make it a rule, to use your quiet 'inside' voice at school!"

R is for Raise Your Hand "In the classroom, take a stand, quietly raise your hand!"

S is for Share "Sharing toys with a friend, is a great way to play without an end!"

T is for Take Turns "On the slide or on the swing, taking turns is the right thing!"

U is for Use Your Manners "Use your manners every day, to make the world a happier place to play!"

V is for Volunteer "Volunteer to help out, without a single pout or shout!"

W is for Wait Your Turn "Waiting in line can be a test, but it's how we show our very best!"

X is for eXcellent Example "Be an eXcellent example, so others can see, just how wonderful being polite can be!"

Y is for Your Turn to Share "Your turn to share is a time to be fair, and show all your friends how much you care!"

Z is for Zeal "And Z is for Zeal! Do everything with a happy cheer, because good manners make the world a better place each and every year!"

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