Family Teaching Guide · Ages 4–5 · Tigers
Courtesy
April · Word of the Month
This month we are learning about COURTESY! Courtesy means being polite and kind — saying "please" and "thank you," and thinking of others. Every bow at the start and end of class is a small act of courtesy.
🥋 What is courtesy?
Courtesy is treating people the way we want to be treated. It's a small kindness — like holding a door, saying "thank you," or waiting your turn — that shows others we care.
📖 Examples of courtesy for this age
- ●Saying "please" and "thank you"
- ●Holding the door for someone
- ●Waiting your turn in line
- ●Saying "excuse me"
💬 Try asking your child
- ●What is a polite thing you did today?
- ●How does it feel when someone is polite to you?
- ●What can you say instead of grabbing something you want?
💡 Try This At Home
Model the words out loud, even for small moments — "Thank you for passing the milk." Young children learn courtesy far more from what they hear modeled than from being told to "be polite."
"Please and thank you go a long way!" Practice saying both together before dinner this week.