Social Manners and Reporting Bullying

Grade 1 · Social Studies

Semester 1 | Period 2 | Week 11

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Subject: Social Studies

Semester: 1

Period: 2

Week: 11

School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: Social Studies
Grade Level: Grade 1
Date: Week 11
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 11, Period 2
Topic: Social Manners and Reporting Bullying
Sub-topic: Friendly manners, Unfriendly manners
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Demonstrate friendly manners in school and at home
Report bullying or unkind behavior to school authorities or parents

Previous Knowledge
Students already know how to greet and say “please” and “thank you.”

Instructional Materials
Flashcards with polite words, role-play scripts, storybooks about bullying, chalkboard

Lesson Development – ABC Model
A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Teacher asks: “How do you feel when someone shares with you? How do you feel when someone shouts at you?”

B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)
Time: 25–30 minutes

Friendly Manners:

  • Greeting people politely with “Hello,” “Good morning,” or “Good afternoon.”
  • Sharing toys, food, or learning materials.
  • Saying “please” when asking for something and “thank you” when receiving.
  • Helping others when they need assistance.
  • Listening carefully and showing respect to others’ opinions.

Unfriendly Manners:

  • Fighting or hitting others.
  • Shouting or speaking rudely.
  • Refusing to share or take turns.
  • Using unkind words or teasing classmates.

Bullying:

  • Bullying is when someone repeatedly hurts, teases, or scares others.
  • It can happen at home, school, or anywhere in the community.

Reporting Bullying:

  • Telling a teacher, parent, or trusted adult about unkind behavior.
  • Reporting is not “telling tales”; it is asking for help to stay safe.
  • Learners should know that trusted adults can help stop bullying.

Practical Activity:

  1. Teacher demonstrates friendly behaviors like sharing food, helping a classmate, or greeting someone politely.
  2. Learners role-play friendly manners in pairs or small groups.
  3. Teacher guides a role-play where one learner acts as a bully, and others practice reporting safely to a teacher or adult.
  4. Class discusses outcomes of friendly vs. unfriendly behavior.

Learners’ Activities (Expanded):

  • List examples of friendly and unfriendly manners in school and at home.
  • Practice greetings and polite phrases with classmates.
  • Role-play sharing, helping, and saying “please” and “thank you.”
  • Practice reporting bullying scenarios safely.
  • Draw a picture showing an example of friendly manners at school.

Assessment Checks:

  • Ask learners to give one friendly manner.
  • Ask learners to give one unfriendly manner.
  • Ask learners to describe one way to report bullying.
  • Observe learners during role-play to ensure understanding of respectful behavior and safe reporting.

Notes (Expanded & Detailed):

  • Friendly manners help make homes, schools, and communities peaceful.
  • Bullying is wrong and can hurt others physically or emotionally.
  • Reporting bullying to trusted adults is important for safety and problem-solving.
  • Reinforce that everyone can practice kindness, share, and help others daily.
  • Encourage learners to recognize bullying and take action by speaking to a trusted adult.

Example Questions for Learners:

  1. “Name one friendly thing you can do for a friend.”
  2. “What is an example of unfriendly behavior?”
  3. “Who can you tell if someone is bullying you?”

Assignment:

  • Draw a picture showing friendly behavior at home or school.
  • Write one sentence about how you would help a friend or report a bully.

C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Summary: Friendly manners build love and peace. Bullying is unfriendly behavior that must be reported.

Evaluation Method (Expanded)
Exit slip/quiz: Students draw or write one friendly manner they practiced today. Teacher collects and provides oral feedback.

Assignment (Expanded)
Students will tell their parents one friendly manner they showed at home and report back.

Follow-up Activity
Prepare learners for next unit on Community Helpers and Services.

Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies
Use role-play for learners with writing challenges. Pair weaker learners with stronger peers. Provide examples for shy learners to copy.

Teacher’s Reflection (After Class)
What worked well? ___________________________________________
What needs improvement? ____________________________________
Students’ engagement level: ☑ High ☑ Medium ☑ Low