Think Before You Speak
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What should you do before saying something out loud?
Stop and think.
You tell someone, "I like your drawing!" Is that helpful or hurtful?
Helpful
You think someone's shoes are ugly. Should you THINK it or SAY it?
Think it.
Instead of saying "Move!" to someone in your way, what could you say?
"Excuse me, please."
You accidentally say something that hurts someone's feelings. What should you do?
Apologize.
Can words hurt someone's feelings even if you don't mean to?
Yes!
You tell someone, "Your hair looks weird." Is that helpful or hurtful?
Hurtful
You notice your classmate left their water bottle outside. Should you THINK it or SAY it?
Say it.
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Instead of saying "That's stupid!" when you don't like someone's idea, what could you say?
"I have a different idea."
Someone makes a mean comment about your clothes. What could you say?
"That hurt my feelings. Please stop."
What is one question you can ask yourself before making a comment?
Is it kind? Is it helpful?
You tell a classmate, "You dropped your pencil!" Is that helpful or hurtful?
Helpful!
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You wonder why someone's teeth look different from yours. Should you THINK it or SAY it?
Think it. Don't make comments about their appearance.
Instead of saying "You're doing it wrong!" to a classmate, what could you say?
"Would you like some help?"
Your friend asks why another student looks different. What could you remind your friend?
It's not kind to make comments about people's appearances.
You notice something different about someone's appearance. Do you always need to say what you're thinking?
No. Some thoughts should stay in our heads.
You tell someone, "You're really bad at reading." Is that helpful or hurtful?
Hurtful
You think someone did a great job reading out loud. Should you THINK it or SAY it?
Say it.
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Instead of saying "Nobody wants to play with you!" what could you say?
"Let's find a game we can play together."
You notice something about your teacher's appearance that surprises you. What should you do before making a comment?
Stop and think if the comment is helpful or hurtful.
Why is it important to think before you speak?
Because our words can affect how other people feel.
You notice your friend's shirt is inside out. Would it be helpful or hurtful to tell them quietly?
It could be helpful if you tell them kindly and privately.
Your teacher has a different hairstyle today, and you don't like it. Should you THINK it or SAY it?
Think it. You don't need to share every opinion.
Your friend shows you a drawing they worked really hard on, but you don't like it. What could you say that is kind and truthful?
"I can tell you worked hard on that!" or ask them about their drawing.
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Your friend says, "I was just joking!" after hurting someone's feelings. Does saying it was a joke make the hurtful words okay?
No. Jokes can still hurt people's feelings