Interrupting - "Excuse me"

Age
3-6

Preparation
This is a group presentation.

Presentation

 * 1) Discuss about the reasons for showing courtesy and respect for others.
 * 2) Discuss about greeting each other.
 * 3) For a small group of children, the Directress chooses two and asks them to talk to each other.
 * 4) The Directress then shows how to intervene in a polite manner.
 * 5) For example, when approaching two or more people who are talking together - pause, wait for a suitable time to interrupt, then say "Excuse me" before stating the reasons for interposing.
 * 6) At the end, say 'Thank you'.
 * 7) Show the children that when they need to talk to you and need you, tap the Directress's shoulder and say 'Excuse me'.
 * 8) If the Directress is busy and can not attend to the child immediately, touch the child's hand.
 * 9) This is to signify "I heard you. I am not ready yet. I will be with you as soon as I can'.
 * 10) The child should understand that and wait.
 * 11) Another occasion where 'Excuse me' is warranted is when they are walking and someone is in their path.
 * 12) Say 'Excuse me' and wait for the other person to move away before continue walking.
 * 13) Remember to sat 'Thank you'.
 * 14) Discuss about other forms of greeting, for e.g. "Please, "Thank you".
 * 15) Show examples of when and how to say it.

Purpose
Direct aims: 


 * To develop the child's self esteem and good manners.

Indirect aims: 


 * To develop the child's language.
 * To develop the child's independence.