School Manners

Aligns with CASEL 5 & The ASCA School Counselor Professional Standards & Competencies

Mannerly Mike is the thirteenth story from Powerful You (grades 2-adult). Mike helps children demonstrate the ability to balance school, home andcommunity activities. Mike also fosters a positive attitude toward work and learning.

20-MINUTE POWERFUL YOU LESSON PLAN

Launch Introduce the A-Z Powerful You theme.
Breathe and Stretch Practice self-awareness and self-management with the Powerful You free movement videos on this page. Simply hit play or gain a new movement idea for your toolbox.
Connect Read the true short story from the 8.5 x 11 laminated Powerful You Educator Cards.
Promote a Positive Mindset Stand tall and practice each story’s positive self-talk.
Reflect Social-awareness, relationship skills, and problem-solving skills escalate when students are given turn and talk time for each journaling prompt. Learn from them and allow optional sharing.
Role-play Students hold the Powerful You Educator Card and act out desired behaviors.
Leave an SEL Footprint Copy and display the Digital Powerful You Classroom Social Skill Sign.
Expand Use the Powerful You Book or resources below. Make it your own! Be You! You are more powerful than you know!

Chalkboard Quotes

“Maturity doesn’t mean age; it means sensitivity, manners, and how you react.” Anonymous

“A man’s manners are a mirror in which he shows his portrait.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“There are some things that money can’t buy, like manners, morals, and integrity.” Anonymous

“Good manners are just a way of showing other people that we have respect for them.” Bill Kelly

“Never respond to rudeness. When people are rude to you, they reveal who they are, not who you are. Don’t take it personally be silent.” Anonymous

“Good manners reflect something from inside – an innate sense of consideration for others and respect for self.” Emily Post

“Be polite, say hello, offer to help, hold the door, smile, pay a compliment, use please and thank you.” Anonymous

“The test of good manners is to be able to put up pleasantly with bad ones.” Wendell Willkie

“Good manners and kindness are always in fashion.” Anonymous

“Manners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others. If you have that awareness, you have good manners, no matter what fork you use.” Anonymous