Lesson Plan

Manners Matter Lesson Plan

Students will learn and practice key social skills—greetings, active listening, and kindness—through interactive exercises and role-play to foster positive friendships and a respectful classroom culture.

Teaching social skills helps 3rd graders develop empathy, cooperation, and confidence in real-life interactions, creating a supportive and inclusive classroom environment.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Review and Print Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to Manners

5 minutes

Step 2

Practicing Greetings

7 minutes

Step 3

Active Listening Exercise

6 minutes

Step 4

Kindness Pledge Creation

5 minutes

Step 5

Role-Play and Assessment

5 minutes

Step 6

Reflection & Closing

2 minutes

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Slide Deck

Manners Matter!

Today’s Goals

Why Manners Matter

Welcome with a Greeting!

Practice Greetings

Active Listening Steps

Practice Active Listening

Kindness Pledge

Skills We Practiced Today

Reflection & Closing

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Activity

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Worksheet

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Worksheet

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Cool Down

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Manners Matter!

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