Politeness
Primary 1 · Social and Religious Studies
Politeness
Lesson 1 of 4
10 min
Let's begin
Uwase is sweeping the yard before supper.
Someone calls at the gate. It is her aunt!
Uwase drops the broom and hides behind the door.
Today you will learn what to do instead.
A visitor is someone who comes to see your family.
It may be an aunt, a neighbour or a friend.
Being kind and nice to people is called politeness.
A visitor feels happy in a home where people are polite.
Do three things when a visitor comes.
Step 1 Look up and smile.
Step 2 Say Welcome! in a clear voice.
Step 3 Bring a chair or a mat and say, Please sit down.
Then go and call a grown-up in your home.
You can bring water too. Visitors often walk a long way.
Use quiet, kind words while the visitor is with you.
Do not shout. Do not run through the room.
When the visitor leaves, stand up and say Goodbye.
Careful! Do not hide or run to your room.
A child can welcome a visitor too. You do not have to wait for a grown-up.
A visitor is glad to be met by a child.
A seat and a smile cost you nothing at all.
But the visitor carries them home.
One day you will be the visitor at somebody else's gate.
You will be glad when a child there smiles at you.
Tip
Smile, welcome, seat
Three small things, every single time somebody comes.
Count them on your fingers: smile... welcome... seat.
Do each one, then tap Show answer to check.
A neighbour comes to your door. What is the first thing you do?
Answer: smile at her. A smile says welcome before your mouth does.
Mugisha's uncle is standing in the yard. What should Mugisha bring him?
Answer: a chair or a mat, so his uncle can sit down.
Keza runs to the bedroom when a visitor arrives. Is that polite?
Answer: no. Keza should stay, smile and say welcome.
The visitor walked far in the sun. What can you offer?
Answer: water. A tired visitor is glad to drink.
The visitor is going home now. What do you say?
Answer: Goodbye. Stand up and say it kindly.
What you learned today
Quick check
A visitor comes. Tap the steps in order.
Tap the cards in the right order.
