Being a Good Citizen – Infants 2 Values

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A citizen is a member of a country and a community. A good citizen helps to make the community a better place for everyone.

Rights and responsibilities

Every child has rights – things all children should have. With rights come responsibilities – things we should do.

My right	My responsibility
to go to school and learn	to listen, try my best and respect my teacher
to be safe	to follow safety rules and not hurt others
to be treated fairly	to treat others fairly
to play	to share and take turns
to a clean environment	to put litter in the bin
to say what I think	to listen to others too

Making our school and community better

We can share a message with a jingle (a short catchy song), a drama or a movement piece. For example: “Bin it, don’t drop it! Keep our school clean, keep our island green!”

Who represents my area?

People are chosen to speak for our community and look after its needs. Ask a grown-up to help you fill in:

My local councillor is: ____________________
My Member of Parliament (MP) is: ____________________

Your councillor helps with things like drains, streetlights and community centres. Your MP speaks for your area in Parliament.

TRY ITGood citizen

Choose a game.

Let’s practise

Try each one. Then tap Show answer to check.

1. What is a citizen?

Show answer

A member of a country and a community.

2. Name a right and its responsibility.

Show answer

For example right to learn – responsibility to listen and try my best.

3. Give one way to improve your school.

Show answer

For example keep it clean, plant flowers, be kind, make a jingle about not littering.

4. Who is your MP?

Show answer

Your own answer (ask a grown-up).

5. What does a local councillor help with?

Show answer

Community needs such as drains, streetlights and community centres.

Quick check

1. What is a jingle?

Show answer

A short, catchy song with a message.

2. Do rights come with responsibilities?

Show answer

Yes.

3. Where does an MP speak for us?

Show answer

In Parliament.

Words to know

Say these words with a grown-up. Can you use each one in a sentence?

citizen · rights · responsibilities · community · jingle · councillor · Member of Parliament

Try it at home

Make up a jingle about keeping your community clean and sing it to your family.
Find out the names of your local councillor and MP with a grown-up.
Do one thing to make your street or school better this week.

For parents and teachers

After this lesson, your child should be able to:

match children’s rights to responsibilities
suggest ways to improve their school and community through jingles, drama or movement
name their local councillor and Member of Parliament

Names of office-holders are left blank on purpose so the page never goes out of date. Help your child fill them in.

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Being Responsible – Infants 2 Values

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Being responsible means people can count on you to do what you should do, even when no one is watching.

Responsible people…

keep their promises
finish work on time (meet deadlines)
look after their belongings: bag, books, lunch kit, water bottle
use self-control: wait their turn, calm down when angry
do not waste paper, water, food or electricity
keep their space tidy and put garbage in the bin
help anyone in need

Why do we have rules?

Rules keep us safe (walk in the corridor, hold hands crossing the road).
Rules are fair to everyone (take turns, line up).
Rules help us learn (listen when others speak).
At home, rules help families live happily together.

Self-discipline means making yourself do the right thing – like doing homework before playing. It helps you learn, grow and be trusted with more.

TRY ITResponsible me

Choose a game.

Let’s practise

Try each one. Then tap Show answer to check.

1. What does being responsible mean?

Show answer

People can count on you to do what you should do, even when no one is watching.

2. Give two ways to look after your belongings.

Show answer

For example keep them in your bag, put your name on them, put them away.

3. Why do we have rules at school?

Show answer

To keep us safe, be fair and help us learn.

4. What is self-discipline?

Show answer

Making yourself do the right thing, like homework before play.

5. Where does a banana peel go?

Show answer

In the bin (or compost).

Quick check

1. What is a deadline?

Show answer

The time by which something must be finished.

2. Name a rule at home.

Show answer

Your own answer, for example tidy your room, be in bed by 8.

3. Why keep promises?

Show answer

So people can trust you.

Words to know

Say these words with a grown-up. Can you use each one in a sentence?

responsible · promise · deadline · belongings · self-control · self-discipline · rules · tidy

Try it at home

Use the promise tracker for a week. How many did you keep?
Choose one job at home to do every day.
Talk with your family about why one home rule is important.

For parents and teachers

After this lesson, your child should be able to:

describe responsible behaviour
give reasons why rules and self-discipline help
behave responsibly by tidying, using resources well and helping others

Ticks in the activity reset when the page reloads; a paper chart on the fridge works well alongside it.

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Caring for Others and Our World – Infants 2 Values

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Caring means looking after yourself, other people and the world around you. Small kind actions make a big difference.

Caring for…

Who / what	How I can care
myself	eat well, sleep, wash, ask for help when I need it
others	share, comfort a sad friend, help someone who falls, say kind words
my classroom	tidy up, put books back, look after the class plants
my school and community	put litter in the bin, do not waste water, help older neighbours

Helping people feel safe and happy

Smile, say hello, invite others to play and stand up for someone being teased. Tell a grown-up if someone is hurt or in danger.

No waste, no litter

Turn off the tap while you brush your teeth.
Use both sides of the paper.
Do not throw away food you can eat.
Put litter in the bin – never on the ground, in drains or on the beach.
Join a clean-up with your family or school.

TRY ITCaring

Choose a game.

Let’s practise

Try each one. Then tap Show answer to check.

1. What does caring mean?

Show answer

Looking after yourself, others and the world around you.

2. Name one way to care for yourself.

Show answer

For example eat well, sleep, wash, ask for help.

3. Name one way to care for your classroom.

Show answer

For example tidy up, put books back, water the plants.

4. Give two ways to avoid waste.

Show answer

Turn off taps, use both sides of paper, do not waste food.

5. Why should we not throw litter on the beach?

Show answer

It harms sea animals like turtles and makes the beach dirty.

Quick check

1. How can you help a new child feel safe?

Show answer

Say hello, show them around, invite them to play.

2. Should you pick up broken glass?

Show answer

No. Keep away and tell a grown-up.

3. Name one caring act you did today.

Show answer

Your own answer.

Words to know

Say these words with a grown-up. Can you use each one in a sentence?

caring · kind · comfort · waste · litter · environment · community

Try it at home

Do one caring act for each family member this week.
Go on a family litter pick-up (with gloves and a grown-up).
Make a “Please don’t waste water” sign for your bathroom.

For parents and teachers

After this lesson, your child should be able to:

describe ways to care for themselves, others, the classroom, school and community
help people feel safe and happy
show concern for the environment by avoiding waste and litter

For any litter clean-up: gloves, a grown-up, and never touch glass, needles or unknown items.

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Respect When We Disagree – Infants 2 Values

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Friends do not always agree – and that is okay! What matters is how we disagree. We can disagree with respect.

Helping words and hurting words

Helping words 😊	Hurting words 😢
“Please.” “Thank you.” “Sorry.”	“You’re stupid.”
“Can we take turns?”	“Go away!”
“I feel upset when …”	“I hate you!”
“Let’s work it out.”	calling people names

Keep hands and feet to yourself

We never hit, kick, push or bite, even when we are angry. Walk away, take deep breaths, and talk when you are calm.

Win-win solutions

A win-win solution makes everyone happy. Two children want the same ball? Take turns, play together, or set a timer.

Personal space

Everyone has a personal space bubble – about an arm’s length around them. Do not stand too close, and ask before you hug.

Respectful behaviour

Use a calm, quiet voice.
Let others share their ideas. Do not interrupt.
Respect shared places: the classroom, the park, the bus, the beach. Keep them clean and do not damage them.

TRY ITRespect

Choose a game.

Let’s practise

Try each one. Then tap Show answer to check.

1. Give two helping words or phrases.

Show answer

For example please, thank you, sorry, “Can we take turns?”

2. What should you do instead of hitting when you are angry?

Show answer

Walk away, breathe deeply, and talk when calm; tell a grown-up.

3. What is a win-win solution?

Show answer

A way to solve a problem so everyone is happy.

4. What is personal space?

Show answer

The bubble of space around a person, about an arm’s length.

5. How can you respect a shared place like the park?

Show answer

Keep it clean, do not damage things, share the swings.

Quick check

1. Is “I feel upset when …” a helping or hurting phrase?

Show answer

Helping.

2. Should you interrupt when someone is speaking?

Show answer

No. Wait your turn.

3. What voice should we use when we disagree?

Show answer

A calm voice.

Words to know

Say these words with a grown-up. Can you use each one in a sentence?

respect · disagree · helping words · hurting words · win-win · personal space · calm

Try it at home

Make a family list of helping words and stick it on the fridge.
When you disagree with a brother, sister or friend, try a win-win solution.
Practise your “calm down” breathing: smell the flower, blow out the candle.

For parents and teachers

After this lesson, your child should be able to:

describe respectful ways to handle disagreements
choose helping words, not hurting words
suggest win-win solutions
respect personal space and shared public places

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Being Fair – Infants 2 Values

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Being fair means treating people the right way, giving everyone a turn and a chance, and listening before we decide.

An open mind

A person with an open mind listens to everyone and does not judge people by how they look, what they can or cannot do, or something that happened before.

Why be fair?

Unfairness makes people feel sad, left out or angry.
Games and lessons work better when everyone gets a turn.
When we are fair, people are fair to us.

Include everyone

Invite children who are new, shy or have challenges to play. Be patient and kind with older people. Everyone has something to share!

When something is unfair

Stay calm.
Say: “That is not fair. Can we take turns?”
Ask a teacher or grown-up for help.
Stand with someone who is being left out.

TRY ITFair play

Choose a game.

Let’s practise

Try each one. Then tap Show answer to check.

1. What does being fair mean?

Show answer

Treating people the right way, giving everyone a turn and a chance, and listening before deciding.

2. What is an open mind?

Show answer

Listening to everyone and not judging people by looks, ability or the past.

3. Give one result of unfairness.

Show answer

People feel sad, left out or angry.

4. How can you include a new child?

Show answer

Invite them to play, show them around, be on their team.

5. What can you say when something is unfair?

Show answer

“That is not fair. Can we take turns?” and ask a grown-up for help.

Quick check

1. Is it fair to judge someone by their looks?

Show answer

No.

2. Who can help when something is unfair?

Show answer

A teacher, parent or another trusted grown-up.

3. Why should we listen before we decide?

Show answer

So we know what really happened.

Words to know

Say these words with a grown-up. Can you use each one in a sentence?

fair · unfair · open mind · judge · include · turn · equal

Try it at home

Play a family game where everyone gets a fair turn.
Invite someone who is often left out to play with you.
Talk about a time something felt unfair. What could you say next time?

For parents and teachers

After this lesson, your child should be able to:

explain that an open-minded person listens and does not judge by looks, ability or the past
describe the effects of unfairness and how to respond
include others and speak up against unfair treatment

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Honesty and Trust – Infants 2 Values

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When people can believe what you say and know you will do the right thing, they trust you. Trust grows when we are honest.

What do the words mean?

Honesty means telling the truth and not taking what is not yours.
Loyalty means sticking by your family, friends and school and being someone they can count on.
Trust means people can believe you and depend on you.

Why not cheat or steal?

It hurts other people and makes them sad or angry.
People stop trusting you.
You do not really learn or win – it is not yours.
It can get you into big trouble.

Being trustworthy every day

Ask before you use someone else’s things, and give them back.
Hand in things you find to the teacher.
Follow the rules in games and tests.
Tell the truth, in a kind way.
Keep private family information private: do not share your address, passwords or family business with strangers or online.

TRY ITHonest choices

Choose a game. Tap the best choice.

Let’s practise

Try each one. Then tap Show answer to check.

1. What is honesty?

Show answer

Telling the truth and not taking what is not yours.

2. What is loyalty?

Show answer

Sticking by your family, friends and school; being someone they can count on.

3. Give two reasons not to cheat.

Show answer

It is unfair to others, you do not really learn, and people stop trusting you.

4. What should you do with something you find?

Show answer

Hand it in to a teacher or grown-up.

5. Name one piece of family information to keep private.

Show answer

For example your address, passwords, or family business.

Quick check

1. How can you tell the truth kindly?

Show answer

Say something true and kind, for example praise something you really like.

2. Why should you ask before borrowing?

Show answer

The things belong to someone else; asking shows respect.

3. What happens when people trust you?

Show answer

They believe you and depend on you.

Words to know

Say these words with a grown-up. Can you use each one in a sentence?

honesty · loyalty · trust · truth · cheat · steal · borrow · private

Try it at home

Talk with your family: what information should stay private?
Draw a picture of you being honest.
Tell your family about a time you told the truth even though it was hard.

For parents and teachers

After this lesson, your child should be able to:

say what honesty and loyalty mean
give reasons not to cheat or steal
make trustworthy choices in everyday situations

Praise honesty, especially when a child owns up to a mistake. That makes truth-telling feel safe.

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