Positive Attitudes, Values and Everyday Behaviour for Primary 1

Attitude and Values

Performance Objectives

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. define attitudes and values;
2. mention the importance of positive attitudes and values;
3. display positive attitudes and values in their daily lives.

What Are Attitudes?

An attitude is how a person thinks and feels about things. It shows in how they act.

For example, if a person is happy, they might smile and play. If a person is sad, they might frown. These are different attitudes. A positive attitude means thinking and feeling good things, which makes a person act in a good way.

What Are Values?

Values are the good things a person believes are important. They guide how a person behaves.

For example, believing that telling the truth is important is a value. Believing that helping others is good is also a value. Values help people know the difference between right and wrong.

Importance of Positive Attitudes and Values

Having positive attitudes and values is very important. They help people to live happily and get along well with others.

When a person has positive attitudes and values, they:

1. Make friends easily.
2. Are happy and cheerful.
3. Help others when needed.
4. Are respected by others.
5. Make their home and school a better place.

Positive attitudes and values help people to do the right thing and be good citizens.

Applying Positive Attitudes and Values in Daily Life

Positive attitudes and values are shown through a person’s actions every day. It is important to practice them at home, at school, and in the community.

Examples of Positive Attitudes and Values:

1. Respect: This means showing care and honour to others, especially elders and teachers. It also means respecting other people’s things.

   Actions that show respect include:

   1. Greeting elders politely.
   2. Listening when someone is speaking.
   3. Not interrupting others.
   4. Taking care of school property and other people’s belongings.

2. Honesty: This means always telling the truth and not taking things that do not belong to you.

   Actions that show honesty include:

   1. Telling the truth even when it is difficult.
   2. Returning lost items to their owner.
   3. Not cheating in games or schoolwork.

3. Kindness: This means being friendly, caring, and helpful to others.

   Actions that show kindness include:

   1. Helping a friend who is sad.
   2. Sharing toys or snacks with others.
   3. Using polite words like “please” and “thank you”.

4. Obedience: This means listening to and following the instructions of parents, teachers, and other adults.

   Actions that show obedience include:

   1. Doing homework when asked.
   2. Following school rules.
   3. Helping with chores at home.

5. Helpfulness: This means offering to assist others when they need support.

   Actions that show helpfulness include:

   1. Helping a classmate with a difficult task.
   2. Assisting parents with simple household chores.
   3. Picking up litter to keep the environment clean.

Identifying Positive Attitudes and Values

It is important to be able to see when someone is showing a positive attitude or value. This helps people to learn from good examples and to also show these behaviours themselves.

When a person:

1. Shares their food, they are showing kindness and sharing.
2. Greets an elder, they are showing respect.
3. Tells the truth about something, they are showing honesty.
4. Helps a friend, they are showing helpfulness and kindness.
5. Follows the rules, they are showing obedience.

By observing these actions, a person can identify the positive attitudes and values being displayed.

Role-Playing Positive Attitudes and Values

Role-playing is a fun way to practice showing positive attitudes and values. It helps people to understand how to act in different situations.

How to Role-Play Positive Attitudes:

The procedure involves the following steps:

1. Choose a situation: Think of a simple situation where a positive attitude or value can be shown. For example, a child finding a lost pencil, or two friends wanting to play with the same toy.
2. Assign roles: Decide who will play each person in the situation.
3. Act it out: Perform the situation, making sure to show the positive attitude or value. For example, if it is about sharing, one child should offer to share the toy. If it is about honesty, the child should tell the truth about the pencil.
4. Discuss: After acting, talk about what happened. Ask questions like: “What positive attitude was shown?” or “How did that make the other person feel?”

Practicing through role-play helps people to remember and use positive attitudes and values in their real lives.