Clifford's Manners

Emily Elizabeth taught Clifford everything he knows. Everyone loves Clifford because he has such good manners. Clifford says "please" when asking for something and "think you" when he gets it. Ask children to recall ways that Clifford used his manners in the story. Cooperatively create a list of good manners to use in the classroom. Display list and review each day by briefly role-playing each manner.

You can discuss definitions of words: courteous and polite. Have children role-play examples of friends being courteous and polite at school by taking turns, saying thank you, and sharing. Explain that friends have more fun working together and playing when manners are used.

Good Manners Book

I had the children create a “Good manners book” and then I put it all together for them to enjoy.

We added pictures of what good manners are. The children can color them and read them over and over agin.