Respecting Others
What does respecting others mean? Give an example of what it might look like.
I should accept them for who they are and be kind to them.
Taking care of myself physically, emotionally, and doing things that are good for you.
What does respecting property mean?
That I respect and take care of the things that are mine, and I respect the things that aren't mine.
What does it mean to be disrespectful? Give a real-life example of a way that you have been disrespectful.
To not be kind to someone. Answers will vary.
True/False- It is ok to insult or make fun of other people as long as they don't hear you.
False.
How can I be respectful towards my teachers?
Listening to their directions/showing them you are paying attention when they are talking. Using kind words when talking to them.
True/False: loving and accepting myself the way I am is a good way to respect myself.
True
Am I respecting others property when I touch their things all the time without permission?
No.
What could happen when we disrespect someone?
We could hurt their feelings.
What is a way to show respect in the classroom after you finish eating?
Throwing your garbage away in the trash can.
Talk to the person who is being disrespectful about being polite but in a kind way, without yelling. Or talking to a teacher and not involving yourself in the situation.
If I don't take care of my health, am I showing myself respect?
No
List three ways you can show respect towards other people's belongings.
Answers will vary
When you enter a room how should you act?
Come into the classroom quietly, go to your seat, and start working on whatever the rest of the class is working on.
Is it respectful to throw things in the classroom?
No.
If someone is being mean or disrespectful toward me, what should I do?
I should ask them politely to stop being disrespectful or mean to me. If they don't and it is truly bothering, you talk to your teacher.
If I talk negatively about myself, am I respecting myself?
No.
Can you get into other people's personal space/belongings without asking permission? Why or why not?
No you cannot. Answers will vary.
Name two ways you can show respect to your parent/guardian
Answers will vary
If your teacher gives you a direction or says something you disagree with, how can you respectfully disagree with them? Even though you may disagree should you be rude or mean to them?
You could respectfully ask them the reason behind their direction or whatever you disagree with by saying something like, "can you please explain to me why you said..." in a respectful tone
Name 3 ways to show respect to throughout the school building.
Answers may vary.
When at the same time I respect others and I encourage them to respect me, what does it show about me?
That I am a respectful person towards others and towards myself.
I really want a snack behind the teacher's desk. What Should I do?
Ask the teacher if I can have a snack and not go behind their desk without asking permission.
True/False: If you disagree with someone it is ok to be disrespectful. What is a respectful way to disagree with someone?
False, you need to be able to explain why you disagree but also hear their point of view. Everyone thinks differently and has different opinions.
Can your tone play a role into how respectful you are?
Yes.