Lessons

 

Example of a  lesson below: The lessons are flexible and easily adjusted to a wide range of children to adulthood. Lessons are accompanied by other supplements (see Children's Classes)  

 

Courtesy

Bring courtesy home, your family needs it most of all.

When we are rude, it sends a message that we are ignorant.

Courtesy makes life go more smoothly.

Courtesy makes you attractive to others and acts like a magnet.

Speak on the telephone with courtesy.

Speak with courtesy to each other.

 

What is Courtesy?

Courtesy is to be polite and to have good manners. It is to be

considerate of others and to have kind ways. It is a way of

acting with people, that makes them feel valued, cared about

and respected. It’s important to show courtesy with family and friends, not just with people we meet for the 1st time.

 

“Please,” “thank you,” “excuse me,” and “you’re welcome” are not just words. They are courteous expressions which let people know you appreciate them and care about their feelings. Being polite to your parents, elders and teachers is especially important. It sends a message that you respect them.

 

Why Practise Courtesy?

Practising courtesy makes every person feel important and acknowledged. People will want to be around you. Courtesy is like a magnet. It makes you attractive to others.

 

When a person doesn’t practise courtesy, people feel insulted and think that the person is ignorant. Rude people are avoided.

 

Do you like to be around someone who is rude to you? Do you hear rude people on the street/ at school / in the trams/trolleys?

Children must learn the importance of courtesy.

 

How Do You Practise It?

You practise courtesy by learning polite ways to speak and behave. Instead of interrupting someone, you say, “Excuse me”, and then wait patiently for them to give you their attention. Sometimes, this really takes patience! Courtesy in school means listening to your teacher and being considerate of your classmates. Don’t speak when someone else is speaking.

There are lots of opportunities every day to practise courtesy.

What are some courteous things you can do and say?

(hold the door open for someone etc.)

Is it more difficult to be courteous to members of your family than to others?  Why?

How does it feel when someone is rude to you?

What is the difference between making a request and making a demand? Give examples of both.

 

 Story : “What’s Really Important”

A few years ago at the Seattle Special Olympics, 9 contestants, children with physical or mental disabilities, gathered together at the starting line for the 100-yard race. At the gunshot, they all started out with enthusiasm to finish the race and win.

One little boy tripped and fell down and then began to cry. The other 8 heard the boy cry. They slowed down and stopped. Then they all turned around and went back, every one of them. One girl with Down’s syndrome bent down and kissed him and said, “This will make it better.” Then all 9 linked arms and walked together to the finish line.

Everyone in the stadium stood, and the cheering went on for 10 minutes.

                                                                                        -Author Unknown

 

Learn this story and tell it in your own words. What virtues are practiced in this story?