“Don’t Laugh at Me”

*These activities are being listed so that parents may continue to support the school’s effort in providing a BULLY FREE ZONE!

Are your children good citizens?

Do they cooperate with others?

Do they obey rules and laws?

Do they try to make their home and school a better place?

Do they help protect the earth?

Good manners are an important part of citizenship. Using games to reinforce manners provides children a chance to practice without embarrassing them.

· At mealtime have everyone pretend to be eating in a restaurant. Ask you child how he should talk to you and others at the table. What should he say to the waiter? How should he eat his food? What should he say if he wants to leave the table?

· Encourage your children to write a thank-you note to people when they do nice things for them.

· Line up several chairs and pretend to be riding a bus. Practice what your child should say if he bumps into someone or if someone gets on the bus and there are no empty seats.

Helping out is also an important part of citizenship.

· Consider giving responsibilities to your child that she can take on to contribute to the family. Discuss new ideas, but do not make them seem like a punishment.

· With younger children you may want to do the chores with them. Use the time to talk to them, but do not do all the work.

· Watch a T.V. show with your child that has examples of people helping each other. Discuss with them specific actions that show good citizenship skills and other that do not.