Being Nice and Respectful

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• Age 4-6

Being Nice and Respectful

The user input suggests a classroom behaviour topic for very young children. This lesson frames it as personal development about kindness, respect, standing out positively, and understanding simple class rewards like a prize box.

Our Learning Goal

I can show kindness and respect at school.

One kind thing we can do at school

Use this as a gentle warm-up. Expect simple actions such as sharing, helping, listening, waiting, smiling, or using kind words.

What does nice mean?

Being nice means we:

• use kind words

• help others

• share and take turns

• make people feel happy and safe

What does respectful mean?

Being respectful means we:

• listen when someone is talking

• use calm voices

• keep hands and feet to ourselves

• care for people and things

For KS1, keep respect concrete and visible. Link respect to classroom routines and bodies, not abstract moral language.

Nice and respectful at school

At school, we can:

• say please and thank you

• wait for our turn

• include others in play

• follow class rules

Which action is respectful?

A

Shouting out

B

Listening well

C

Pushing in

D

Grabbing toys

Checks understanding from slides 2 to 4 that respect means listening, calm behaviour, and caring for others and things.

Small actions matter

Kind choices can be small.

A smile, a kind word, or helping to tidy up can make a big difference to someone else's day.

This is a key idea for younger children: standing out does not need to mean being loud or dramatic. Quiet positive behaviour counts too.

Ways to stand out kindly

You can stand out by:

• being extra helpful

• showing good listening

• being gentle with others

• choosing kind words even when upset

The user's mention of 'stand out to me' is interpreted as positive recognition from the teacher. Keep the focus on behaviour, not competition.

Being nice all the time

Being kind is not only for special moments.

It is something we can show in lessons, at playtime, at lunch, and when we go home.

The prize box

Some classes have a prize box.

It is a way to notice children who are being nice, respectful, and ready to learn.

Avoid overpromising specific reward systems if this varies by class. Present the prize box as one example of recognition.

What rewards can remind us

A reward can remind us to:

• try our best

• make good choices

• be proud of kind behaviour

• keep practising every day

Important nuance: rewards notice behaviour, but the bigger goal is learning how to treat people well.

Kindness is the real prize

The best part of being nice is not the prize.

It is knowing that we helped others feel happy, calm, and included.

This slide prevents the lesson from becoming reward-driven only. Emphasise relationships and belonging.

Keeping up with new things

People sometimes like new games, songs, clothes, or words.

It is fine to enjoy new things when we still stay kind and respectful.

The user's reference to 'kept up with the latest trends' is adapted for age-appropriate PD language. Do not name actual trends; keep it broad and safe for 5–6 year olds.

When others like different things

We do not all have to like the same things.

We can:

• let others choose too

• speak kindly about differences

• never laugh at someone else

Choose kindness first

New things can be fun, but kindness comes first.

Respectful children make space for everyone.

Kind words

Respectful words sound like:

• 'Can I play too?'

• 'Thank you'

• 'Are you okay?'

• 'You can have a turn next'

Model the phrases aloud. Short sentence stems are helpful for this age group.

Kind actions

Respectful actions look like:

• waiting patiently

• helping tidy up

• sharing space

• using gentle hands

When feelings are big

Sometimes we feel cross, sad, or excited.

We can still try to:

• take a breath

• use words

• ask an adult for help

This helps children understand that respect is still expected, even with strong feelings. Keep it supportive, not shaming.

Everyone can practise

Nobody is perfect all the time.

We learn by trying again and making better choices next time.

Glossary

kind - caring and helpful to other people

respectful - showing care with your words and actions

prize box - a box of rewards used in some classrooms

choice - something you decide to do

include - to let someone join in

gentle - calm, careful, and not rough

reward - something given to notice good behaviour