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Please and Thank You Activity Pack
11 printable A4 pages: colouring pages, a magic-words reward chart, tracing and the lyrics in English and French.
See the pack →Please and Thank You Song for Kids
"Please and Thank You" is a 2-minute sing-along song that teaches children aged 2 to 6 to use the two magic words. Mouse grabs Ruby's cheese without asking, then tries again politely – and learns that "please" and "thank you" make everyone happier.
Updated 2026-10-30 · Version française : S'il te plaît et merci
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What does this song teach?
- Asking politely with "please" instead of grabbing
- Saying "thank you" when someone helps or shares
- Answering "you're welcome"
- Using kind words at home and at play
Please and Thank You – lyrics
The chorus is sung after each verse and again at the end.
Verse 1
Little Mouse is hungry, his tummy goes grumble,
He grabs Ruby's cheese and it falls with a tumble!
Ruby says, "Mouse, there's a much better way,
Two magic words that can brighten the day!"
Chorus
Say please! Say thank you! Kind words to share,
Please! And thank you! Show that you care!
Say them at home and say them at play,
Please and thank you every day!
Verse 2
Mouse tries again, nice and gentle and slow,
"Some cheese, please, Ruby?" She smiles, "Here you go!"
He nibbles a piece and he rubs his round tum,
"Thank you!" "You're welcome!" Yum, yum, yum!
Bridge
Please for a cuddle, please for a toy,
Thank you for sharing, it fills me with joy!
Please for a story, please for a song,
Thank you, thank you, all the day long!
How to use the song at home or in class
- Learn the chorus firstSing only the chorus for the first few days. It repeats four times, so toddlers pick it up quickly.
- Add two simple signsFor "please", rub a flat hand in a circle on your chest. For "thank you", touch your fingers to your chin and move your hand forward. Signing helps children who are not talking much yet.
- Act out verse 2Hand your child a toy or snack and wait for "please". Then prompt "thank you" and answer "you're welcome", just like Ruby and Mouse.
- Use it in the momentWhen your child forgets the magic words, hum the chorus instead of correcting them. It turns a reminder into a game.
- Praise the effortNotice it out loud when they remember on their own: "You said please – that was kind!"
Printables for this song
Questions parents ask
What age is the Please and Thank You song for?
It is made for children aged 2 to 6 – toddlers, preschool and the first year of school. The words are short and the chorus repeats, so even 2-year-olds can join in.
Is there a French version?
Yes. « S'il te plaît et merci » tells the same story in French, so bilingual families and French classes can use both.
Can I use this song in my classroom?
Yes. You are welcome to play the YouTube video in class and print the free colouring page for your group.
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