Manners Charades

Manners Charades

Here's a children's activity guide for Manners Charades focused on social development and good manners:

Title: Manners Charades - Practicing Good Manners

Objective: To promote social development and good manners among children through playing Manners Charades.

Materials Needed:

       - Pieces of paper with manners

       - Related actions or scenarios written on them

       - Bowl or container to hold the charade papers

       - Timer or stopwatch

Instructions:

       1. Introduction (5 minutes):

              - Gather the children and explain the purpose of the activity: to practice and reinforce good manners through playing Manners Charades.

              - Emphasize the importance of showing respect, kindness, and consideration for others.

       2. Setting the Ground Rules (5 minutes):

              - Establish a set of ground rules together with the children.                      Examples may include:

                            - One person acts at a time.

                            - No talking or using words during the charades.

                            - Encourage everyone's participation.

                            - Use kind and respectful language.

       3. Manners Charades Preparation (10 minutes):

              - Write down various manners

              - Related actions or scenarios on separate pieces of paper.                      Examples may include:

                            - Saying "please" and "thank you"

                            - Holding the door open for someone 

                            - Sharing toys or snacks with others

                            - Offering a seat to someone in need

                            - Fold the papers and place them in a bowl or container.

       4. Manners Charades Game Play (30-40 minutes):

              - Divide the children into two teams.

              - One child from Team A will come forward and pick a charade paper from the bowl.

              - Without speaking, the child will act out the manners-related action or scenario using gestures, facial expressions, and body language.

              - The rest of Team A will try to guess the manners-related action or scenario being portrayed. They can discuss and collaborate to come up with the answer.

              - Set a timer for each round (e.g., 1-2 minutes per round). If the manners-related action or scenario is not guessed within the time limit, Team B gets a chance to steal and guess.

              - Repeat the process with children from Team B taking turns to act out manners-related actions or scenarios.

              - Keep score and award points to the teams for each correct guess.

       5. Reflection and Conclusion (5-10 minutes):

              - Summarize the key manners-related actions or scenarios discussed during the activity.

              - Ask the children to reflect on what they have learned about good manners and how they impact their interactions with others.

              - Discuss practical ways they can apply these manners in their daily lives.

              - Express appreciation for their active participation and willingness to engage in Manners Charades.

Remember, the goal of this activity is to help children develop their social skills and reinforce good manners. Encourage them to actively participate, use gestures and body language effectively, and demonstrate good manners throughout the game. By playing Manners Charades, they can practice and reinforce good manners in a fun and interactive way.