Helping out

Age
3-6

Preparation
This is a group presentation.

Presentation
Discuss about how the children can help out in school:


 * Assisting with shoes: older children always seem to enjoy helping younger children to master skills that they have already learnt themselves. The Directress should encourage this sort of cooperation; it is much more productive than if the Directress steps in and takes over.
 * Holding doors open: The Directress should stress the importance of this activity for reasons both of courtesy and safety. Children can hold doors open when groups come in from the garden, etc.
 * Helping someone who has hurt himself: The Directress should teach by example and encourage children to become involved and to show concern, kindness and calm behavior.
 * Sharing heavy load: At clearing up time, the Directress should show the children how to carry tables, etc together.
 * Serving at snack or mealtime. Children should learn to enjoy serving each other graciously.

Purpose
Direct aims: 


 * To encourage the children to be considerate and aware of other people's needs.