Understanding Respect
What does it mean to show respect?
Treating people, their feelings, their belongings, and yourself with kindness.
What should you do if a friend says, "Stop, I don't like that"?
Stop what you are doing and respect their boundary
What is a respectful way to respond when an adult gives you a direction?
Answer: Listen, respond calmly, and follow the direction.
What should you do if someone gets a turn before you and you feel frustrated?
Answer: Wait your turn, take a calming breath, and use words to express your feelings.
What can you do when you feel so angry that you want to scream or throw something?
Answer: Pause, take deep breaths, ask for help, or use a safe calming strategy.
How can you show respect when someone else is talking?
Listen, wait your turn, and avoid interrupting.
Is it respectful to laugh when someone makes a mistake?
No. Mistakes happen to everyone, and we should encourage each other.
What should you do when an adult tells you "no" and you don't like the answer?
Answer: Stay calm, accept the answer, and ask respectfully if you need clarification.
How can you disagree with a friend respectfully?
Answer: Say "it's okay to have different opinions." or something like, "I see it differently," or "I don't agree, but I can listen."
Is it respectful to blame someone else when you make a mistake?
No. Everyone makes mistakes. Take responsibility for your choices and work to fix the mistake.
Is it respectful to call someone a mean name when you are angry?
No. You can express anger without using hurtful words.
What can you do if someone looks sad?
Give them space or Ask if they are okay, listen to them, or offer help.
Is yelling at someone because you disagree with them respectful?
Answer: No. Use a calm voice to explain how you feel.
What should you do if you accidentally hurt someone's feelings?
Apologize, listen to how they feel, don't argue, and try to make things right.
What does it mean to respect yourself?
Answer: Be kind to yourself, take care of your body, express your needs, make safe choices, and remember that you matter.
How can you show respect to teachers?
Listen to directions, use kind words, and follow rules
Is it okay to touch someone else's body or belongings without permission?
What should you do when it is time to stop playing and clean up?
Answer: Stop playing, put away materials, and transition to the next activity.
Is it respectful to leave someone out of a game?
Answer: No. Be welcoming and treat others fairly.
Treat everyone how you want to be treated
How can you show respect when playing a game and you lose?
Answer: Congratulate the winner- tell them good job, manage your feelings safely, and remember that losing is part of playing.
Does everyone deserve respect, even if you don't like them?
Yes. You do not have to be friends with everyone, but you should still treat them kindly.
What should you do if someone asks for space?
Move away from their body, stop talking to them, and give them space to calm down.
Is it respectful to follow a rule only when someone is watching?
Answer: No. Respect means trying to make good choices even when no one is watching.
What should you do if a friend is using a toy you want?
Answer: Ask politely to have a turn and wait until the toy is available.
What is one respectful behavior you can practice today?
Listening, sharing, using kind words, following directions, respecting personal space, taking care of your body, following rules, or accepting "no."