Day 5 - Everything I Needed To Know In Life I Learned In Preschool! Liz Bonavita, Burlington Early Childhood Center Staff

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"Everything I needed to know in life I learned in preschool!!!"

--Life Skill #1--   When I call your name, stop, look at me and say "yes"" (acknowledge people)

                         

--Life Skill #2--   When I give you an instruction, do it right away...

(Teachers love this one, spouses not so much)

--Life Skill #3--   When I give instructions do them right away...

(Same as above, multi-level.)

--Life Skill #4--   When something is too hard, find a teacher and say, "Help me please."  (We all need help one time or another)

--Life Skill #5--   When you want something from a teacher or friend and they are busy, say "Excuse me", to get their attention.

(Good manners work all the time)

--Life Skill #6--   When someone is in your way, or has something you want, say "Excuse me may I have that when you are done??"

(Wait for your turn, time)

--Life Skill #7--   When an adult/child tells you to wait, say, "okay" and your waiting words..."When I wait quietly I get what I want."

(Patience is a virtue)

--Life Skill #8--    When someone gives you something, look at them and say "Thank You". 

(Acknowledge kindness)

--Life Skill #9--   When someone new comes to the area where you are playing, say "Hello", or something else that is nice.

(We all want to be part of something)

--Life Skill #10--  When you see someone that does not have any toys, share some toys with them.

(Share ideas, kindness, yourself,......etc.)

--Life Skill #11--  When someone looks hurt or upset, ask the question, "Are you ok??"

(Empathy, compassion)

Just a few words for the blog...........Happy September Everyone!....Liz