Hello, little friends! Today, we are going to learn something very important. It’s about how to be nice and respectful to others. Do you know what we say when we want to go somewhere, but someone is in our way? We say two magic words: “Excuse me.”
Let’s practice together! Imagine you want to get to the sink, but your friend Dean is playing with his toy right there. What do you say?
You say, “Excuse me, Dean, I’m trying to get to the sink.” And Dean will move and say, “Oh sure!”
Isn’t that easy and fun? Let’s try another one. If you want to get back to your seat and someone is in the way, you say, “Excuse me.” And they will let you pass.
There are many times when we can use “excuse me.” Here are some examples:
Whenever someone is in your way, just remember to say “excuse me.” It’s a nice way to ask for space and be polite.
Now you know how to use “excuse me” when someone is in your way. Keep practicing, and soon you’ll be a pro at being polite!
Thanks for learning with us today. We can’t wait to see you again to explore more ways to be friendly and kind with others. Stay curious and keep being awesome!
Excuse Me Adventure: Create a small obstacle course in the classroom or at home. Use chairs, cushions, or toys to create “obstacles” in a path. Encourage the children to navigate the course, practicing saying “Excuse me” when they need someone to move an obstacle out of their way. This will help them understand when and how to use the phrase in a fun and interactive way.
Role-Playing Scenarios: Pair up the children and give them different scenarios where they might need to say “Excuse me.” For example, one child can pretend to be reading a book in the middle of the room, and the other needs to pass by. Encourage them to act out the situation, using “Excuse me” to politely ask for space. After each role-play, discuss how it felt to use polite words and how the other person responded.
Excuse Me Art Project: Provide art supplies like paper, crayons, and markers. Ask the children to draw a picture of a situation where they might need to say “Excuse me.” It could be at school, at home, or in a public place. Once they finish, have them share their drawings with the class and explain the situation they illustrated. This will help reinforce the concept and encourage them to think about using polite words in various settings.
Here’s a sanitized version of the provided YouTube transcript:
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[Music] [Applause]
Little people starting out, learning what life is all about. How can we best live together, love ourselves, and respect one another?
Good morning, students!
At Manor’s Manner, we’re curious about how to live with others in a respectful and pleasant way. Today, we are going to learn about what to do when we want to get somewhere but someone is standing in our way. Who knows what we do?
We say two magic words: “Excuse me.”
Now, I know you’re being funny, so let’s practice! Who wants to help me demonstrate the important skill of saying “excuse me”?
I do!
Okay, Dean, come help me. I want to get to the sink, but as you see, Dean is sitting here playing with his toy.
“Excuse me, Dean, I’m trying to get to the sink.”
“Oh sure, thanks, Dean!”
[Music]
“Excuse me, Dean, I’m trying to get back to my seat.”
“Okay, Miss Gigi.”
[Music]
Thanks again, Dean, and thanks for being such a great assistant!
You’re welcome!
Now come sit next to me. Let’s all practice saying “excuse me.” There are so many occasions to use it:
– Walking across the room? “Excuse me.”
– Need to get a broom? “Excuse me.”
– Want to get some fries but can’t catch your eye? “Excuse me.”
– When you’re trying to catch a cab? “Excuse me.”
– When you’re working in the lab? “Excuse me.”
If someone’s in the way, no need to be afraid—just say those two words: “Excuse me.”
That’s how we use “excuse me.” Now you can use “excuse me” when someone is in your way.
This is Gigi, of course. Great work today! Can’t wait to see you back at Manor’s Manner to explore more ways to be friendly and kind with others.
Stay curious!
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This version removes any informal or playful language while maintaining the core message and structure of the original transcript.
