RESPECT
What do you show when you listen while someone else is talking?
Respect
What should you do before reacting when you feel angry?
Stop and take a breath.
What does it mean to listen actively?
Pay attention to the speaker and try to understand what they are saying.
What is a personal boundary?
A limit that helps protect your comfort, space, feelings, or belongings.
What does it mean to be accountable?
Taking responsibility for your actions and choices.
A teacher corrects your work. What is a respectful way to respond?
Listen, accept the correction, and try to fix the work
You want to answer a question, but someone else is talking. What should you do?
Wait your turn and raise your hand if needed
Instead of saying, “Get out of my face!” what could you say?
“I need some space, please.”
Someone keeps touching your belongings without permission. What should you say?
“Please ask before using my things.”
You accidentally break something in the classroom. What should you do?
Tell a staff member, be honest, and help resolve the situation.
Your classmate has a different opinion. What should you do?
Listen without insulting them and respond calmly.
A game isn't going your way, and you feel frustrated. What is a good way to handle it?
Take a breath, use positive self-talk, and keep playing appropriately.
What is the difference between being assertive and being aggressive?
Assertive means expressing yourself respectfully; aggressive means using threatening, hostile, or hurtful behavior.
Your friend asks you to share a secret that belongs to someone else. What should you do?
Respect the other person's privacy and do not share it.
Your friends encourage you to break a classroom rule. What should you do?
Follow the rule and make your own responsible decision
Why is calling someone names disrespectful, even if you are joking?
It can hurt their feelings and make them feel uncomfortable.
You feel like arguing after being told “no.” Name two things you can do instead.
Stay calm, ask a respectful question, take a break if permitted, or accept the answer.
A classmate misunderstands what you said. What should you do?
Calmly explain what you meant and listen to their perspective.
Someone tells you they need space. What should you do?
Give them space and respect their request.
You blame someone else for something you did. What would taking accountability look like instead?
Admit what happened, accept your part, and work to correct it.
You are angry with a staff member, but you still need to communicate your concern. What should you do?
Stay calm, speak respectfully, and explain the problem appropriately.
You react angrily to a situation and realize you made the wrong choice. How can you regain control and move forward?
Calm down, take responsibility, apologize if needed, and make a better choice.
You disagree with a decision. Give an example of how to express your opinion without starting an argument.
“I understand your decision, but can I explain why I feel differently?”
A peer continues bothering you after you ask them to stop. What is an appropriate next step?
Restate the boundary calmly and seek help from a trusted adult if it continues or feels unsafe.
You have two choices: argue when redirected or calmly accept the direction and discuss your concern later. Which is more responsible, and why?
Calmly accept the direction and discuss the concern appropriately because it prevents escalation and shows self-control.