Asking Permission

Asking permission teaches children to respect others' belongings, space, and autonomy.

• Framework: Montessori
• Unit: Practical Life
• Learning area: Grace and Courtesy
• Level: Ages 3-4

Objectives

• Learn to seek permission
• Develop respect for boundaries
• Build communication skills

Materials

• Scenario cards
• Role-play situations

Instructions

1. Identify what you want to do or use. 2. Find the appropriate person to ask. 3. Wait for their attention. 4. Ask 'May I...' or 'Can I please...' 5. Accept the answer gracefully. 6. Thank them if answer is yes.

Educator tip

Help children understand when to ask whom. Practice accepting 'no' gracefully.

Assessment

Child asks permission appropriately and accepts response gracefully.

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