Today, you will learn how to use the magic words “excuse me” when you need to get by someone. You will practice saying “excuse me” in different situations, like when you want to reach something or walk across the room. By the end of this lesson, you will understand when and why it’s important to be polite and respectful to others by using these special words. Let’s have fun and become experts at being kind and friendly!
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.
