Asking to Help a Friend
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| Asking to Help a Friend | |
|---|---|
| Practical Life - Grace and Courtesy | |
| Level | Pre-Primary Primary |
| Age | 2.5 |
| Prerequisites | none |
| Materials | none |
The purpose of this activity is to show the child how to politely ask another child if they may help the other child with their work.
Presentation
- Invite the child: "I would like to show you how to ask a friend if you can help."
- Walk to a child who is working independently.
- Gently place your hand on his or her shoulder and wait for them to look at you.
- One they look at you, say, "Excuse me, may I help?"
- If the child says yes, say, "How may I help?"
- Follow the child's directions to help with his or her work.
- Say, "Thank you for letting me help.", before you stand carefully and walk away.
