Manners Bingo

Manners Bingo

Here's a children's activity guide for Social Development - Good Manners - Manners Bingo:

Introduction:

Playing Manners Bingo is a fun and interactive way to teach children about social development and good manners. This activity guide will help you organise a Manners Bingo game that promotes positive behaviour and etiquette.

Activity 1: Bingo Card Creation

Materials needed:

Cardstock or paper, markers, stickers

Instructions:

       1. Provide each child with a blank bingo card template or a piece of cardstock/paper divided into a grid.

       2. Instruct the children to write or draw different manners-related behaviours in each square of their bingo card. Examples include saying "please" and "thank you," sharing, listening attentively, and using kind words.

       3. Encourage them to decorate their bingo cards with markers and stickers.

Activity 2: Manners Bingo Game

Materials needed: 

Bingo cards, small tokens (e.g., buttons, coins), bingo caller.

Instructions:

       1. Distribute the bingo cards to each child and give them a handful of small tokens.

       2. Designate one child as the bingo caller or take turns being the caller.

       3. The bingo caller randomly selects manners-related behaviours from a bowl or hat and announces them to the group.

       4. If a child has the announced behaviour on their bingo card, they cover it with a token.

       5. The game continues until a child completes a row (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally) and shouts "Bingo!"

       6. Celebrate the winner and discuss the importance of the manners displayed during the game.

Activity 3: Manners Reflection

Materials needed: 

Paper, pens.

Instructions:

       1. Provide each child with a sheet of paper and a pen.

       2. Ask them to reflect on the manners they practiced during the Manners Bingo game.

       3. Encourage them to write or draw about their experiences, highlighting the positive behaviours they observed in themselves and others.

       4. Discuss their reflections as a group, emphasizing the importance of good manners in daily life.

Activity 4: Manners Charades

Materials needed:

Manners-related behaviour cards

Instructions:

       1. Prepare a set of manners-related behaviour cards, each describing a specific action or behaviour. Examples include holding the door for someone, saying "excuse me," or helping a friend.

       2. Divide the children into teams or pairs.

       3. One child acts out the behaviour on their card without speaking, while the others guess what it is.

       4. Rotate roles so that each child has a chance to act out a behaviour.

       5. Discuss the importance of these manners-related behaviours and how they contribute to positive social interactions.

Activity 5: Manners Storytime

Materials needed:

Children's books on manners and etiquette

Instructions:

       1. Select age-appropriate books that focus on manners and etiquette.

       2. Gather the children in a comfortable space for story time.

       3. Read the selected books aloud, pausing to discuss the lessons and values portrayed.

       4. Encourage the children to share their thoughts, feelings, and personal experiences related to the stories.

Conclusion:

Playing Manners Bingo is an engaging way to teach children about social development and good manners. Through these activities, children can learn valuable skills that will help them navigate social situations with kindness and respect.

Remember to create a positive and supportive environment, where children can learn and practice good manners while having fun. Enjoy the game and celebrate their progress!