Good Manners Activities for Preschoolers

Good manners will benefit your child through his life. Incorporating good manner activities into playtime with your preschooler, can help preschoolers understand the importance of manners.

  1. Mother May I

    • This is a classic game, but you can update it with a few good manner additions. Instead of simply saying "Mother May I..." children must include "please" and "thank you." The mother in this game should use good manners as well and say "You're welcome." Children will have fun playing this game and learn good manners.

    Host a Tea Party

    • Teach your child table manners and how to treat guests by having her host a tea party. She has to ask nicely if you would like to attend the tea party. During the party, she must use the magic manner phrases such as "please," "thank you" and "you're welcome" when passing the sugar or pouring tea. Boys can learn good table manners too with a fun party game. Pretend you are in a restaurant and one of you can be the server and the other the customer. Take turns asking questions using the magic manner phrases.

    Interview

    • Have your children interview their siblings or stuffed animals. They must use "thank you" and "please" when asking or answering questions. The kids can even dress up. If possible record the interview and watch it later with your kids. Point out how well mannered they were during the interview.

    Table Manners Song

    • Teach your preschooler the "Table Manners" song sung in the tune of "Frere Jacques." The song can be sung before each mealtime. When you think your child is ready, let him sing the song by himself or lead the table in the song. The lyrics are as follows:

      Chewing quietly, chewing quietly

      Do not slurp, do not slurp

      We must say excuse me

      We must say excuse me

      When we burp

      When we burp

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