This weeks themes are Good Guest and Host, and Receiving Gifts. You can ask your child the following questions about being a good guest, and a good host:
• What are the three things that we should remember when we have a guest come over?
o Invite the person to come in.
o Ask the person to have a seat, or lead them to where you would like to entertain them.
o Ask the person if he would like something to drink.
• What are some things that we should remember when we are a guest at someone’s house?
o Knock or ring the doorbell once, and be patient while your host gets to the door.
o Wait to be invited inside. Never barge in.
o Do not walk around the house on your own. Wait until your host tells you where to go.
o When it is time to leave, clean up, and thank your hosts.
Ask your child the following questions about gifts:
• If you receive a present that you already have, what should you say to the gift giver?
o “Thank you.”
• If you receive a book for your birthday, and you wanted a doll, what should you say to the gift giver?
o “Thank you.”
• If you receive a present that you do not like, what should you say to the gift giver?
o “Thank you.”
• If you receive a present from someone, and you do not have one for him/her, what do you say?
o “Thank you.” No need to say “Your gift is coming,” or “I am so embarrassed that I do not have one for you.” You are not obligated to give someone a gift, just because he/she has given you one.
You can see Mrs. McVeigh and Professor Maynard talk about how to receive a gift at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oOayoD4L9k