Respect at School
What should you do when the teacher is talking?
Listen and wait for your turn to speak
How should you interact with classmates during gym?
🅐 Take turns and be inclusive / 🅑 Help each other / 🅒 Cheer for others
What is one way that people are different?
🅐 Different races/ethnicities/religions 🅑 Different genders and sexual orientation 🅒 Different height/weight/hair texture/eye color 🅒 Different ability / disabilities ETC.
In the classroom, how can we work well together in a group?
🅐 Share ideas / 🅑 Help each other / 🅒 Listen and agree on a plan
How can you take care of your body?
🅐 Eat healthy / 🅑 Sleep enough (8-10 hours) / 🅒 Get physical activity
Why is it important to follow rules?
🅐 To stay safe / 🅑 To help each other learn and grow / 🅒 To make the learning environment positive and successful for everyone.
What can you say if someone wants to use a piece of gym equipment that you are using?
🅐 “Let’s take turns.” / 🅑 “You can use it after me. I'll be done in 5 minutes.” / 🅒 “Let’s use it together.”
Why are differences good?
🅐 We can learn from each other / 🅑 We bring new ideas to the table / 🅒 Diversity makes life more interesting
What do you do if a teacher asks for help?
🅐 Say “Yes, sure!” / 🅑 Try your best / 🅒 Ask how to do it please
What should you do if you make a mistake?
🅐 Try again / 🅑 Ask for help / 🅒 Learn from it
What should you do with school things (laptops, books, calculators, etc.)?
🅐 Take care of them / 🅑 Ask before using / 🅒 Share them with others
What can you do when you notice a classmate looks sad?
🅐 Ask if they’re okay / 🅑 Sit next to them and let them know you're there if they want to talk / 🅒 Tell a teacher or counselor to help
What do you do if someone thinks differently than you?
🅑 Listen respectfully. 🅑 Ask appropriate questions to learn more / 🅒 Say “That’s interesting! I see things a little differently.”
In the classroom, what should you do before speaking?
I should raise my hand.
What can you say to yourself if you're feeling stuck?
🅐 “I can do it.” / 🅑 “I’ll keep trying.” / 🅒 “It's ok not to know everything.”
What can you do if someone breaks a rule in school?
🅐 Tell the teacher / 🅑 Remind them kindly / 🅒 Help them do better next time
What if your classmate is angry and wants to be alone?
Give them space. Let them know you are here when they are ready to talk about it. Remind them they can go talk to a counselor or trusted adult.
What can you do if someone feels alone or left out?
🅐 Ask them questions "how's your day going?" / 🅑 Sit with them / 🅒 Say “Do you want to join?”
What if you don’t agree with a classmate or the teacher?
🅐 Explain your thinking calmly and politely / 🅑 Listen first, don't interrupt / 🅒 Do not tell the person that they are wrong, "I understand what you're saying, I see things differently.."
How do you feel when you respect yourself?
🅐 Happy / 🅑 Calm / 🅒 Proud
Why is respect in schools important?
It helps everyone be successful in school. It helps everyone feel safe. It creates focus and trust in the classroom so that everyone can learn better.
What should you say if you say or do something that hurts a classmate?
🅐 “I’m sorry. Do you want to talk about it?” / 🅑 “Is there something I can do to help you feel better?” / 🅒 “I didn’t mean to hurt you. Do you forgive me?”
What can you do to stop bullying and promote an anti-bullying environment?
Tell the bully to stop. / Tell a teacher or counselor / Check in with the person being bullied "I saw what happened earlier, are you ok? I'm here if you want to talk about it."
Why is it important to tell the truth?
🅐 It shows respect / 🅑 It helps people trust you and believe you / 🅒 It keeps the school environment peaceful, and keeps people safe.
What can you do to calm down if you're upset?
🅐 Take deep breaths / 🅑 Talk to someone / 🅒 Sit quietly for a moment