Five Tips on Teaching your Child to Say “Thank You”

 

The phrase "Thank you” is a word of gratitude and it goes a long way in life. It can open opportunities and priviledges. That is why it is one phrase that you should teach your child. Five fun tips on teaching your child to say “Thank You” are:

• Teach the value of the phrase

Something can only be appreciated when its value is known. The same thing applies to this simple but weighty phrase. Teach the child the value of the phrase “Thank You” Teach the child the meaning, importance and implication of the phrase.

• Make it a magic word

Make “Thank You” a magic word at home. A word that can bring fortune. Let it be your own magic word and also the child’s magic word.

• Design and stick it around

Make beautiful cut outs of the phrase and stick it in conspicuous places in the house, your child’s room, on the refrigerator, on the dinning table etc. and the child will always be reminded of the word and take it in.

• Make it fun

If the child perceives it as fun, then you have succeeded in making the phrase a habit as a phrase not to be missed to express gratitude. 

• Appreciate them with a “Thank You”

Never fail to appreciate them when they do the right thing with a “Thank You”. By so doing, they will be learning the habit of been appreciative from you.

Teach your child the art of gratitude with this simple phrase “Thank You” and it will amongst other things bring the child joy, peace of mind and favour!!

Bonne Chance!!