FACE | GRACE NOTES
Back to School Manners “School days, school days, dear old golden rule
in the building and even more rules during
days” are upon us. By mid-August, our children
class. Talk to the teacher and ask if rules will
will be back in school, having to exercise
be posted or sent home for the parents to
discipline not only in their academic lives, but
review with their children.
also in their interactions with classmates and teachers. Are your children ready? For many of you, your baby is off on a new adventure and has not had to share the limelight or their toys. For others of us, our children are “veterans” of school, but maybe not the best behaved at all times. It hurts to admit this, but we all know it is true! School days provide an opportunity for all of us to figure out who we are, as well as what works and doesn’t work when it comes to our behavior. It is a time for learning, maturing and regrettably, being rejected when we do not get along with others. As a parent, you are charged to teach manners to your children and provide a baseline
Respect Time School starts whether or not your child is on time. Explain the importance of honoring this rule. Being late is disruptive to others and if it happens on the first day of school, the teacher may think this will be a continuing problem. Good Hygiene Habits are Important Express how important it is to be clean and dressed appropriately for school. Daily baths, washing hands after eating and using the bathroom, and brushing our teeth twice a day keep us pleasant to be around. Similarly, dirty, wrinkled or torn clothing are not acceptable.
understanding of what the “Golden Rule” is all about in their young lives. Please allow these Grace Notes to guide you as you guide your own little ones through their school days. Follow the Golden Rule Respecting classmates is essential for your child’s day to day activities. Most school age children understand that they should not take something that doesn’t belong to them, but you must clarify what this means: this includes school supplies, homework, lunch, and snacks. Playing nicely with others is essential to a positive school experience. Emphasize that taking turns, sharing playground equipment, and following safety rules are all ways to follow the Golden Rule. They need to understand that it isn’t okay to push, shove, or cut in line. If your child is outgoing, teach him that other children may be more reserved and will be grateful to be invited to join in the fun. Respect Your Teacher If your child hasn’t yet learned how to address adults, explain that teachers are authority figures we respect, and must
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be called Miss, Mrs., Ms., or Mr. with their last names. You can reinforce this by addressing their teachers in the same manner. Explain that there will be school rules for how to act
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