RESPECT IN ACTION
What does respect mean?
Respect is caring how your words and actions may impact others. Treating others how you want to be treated.
True or False: Including someone who is different from you is a way to show kindness.
TRUE
True or False: Every disagreement between students is bullying.
False.
Someone cuts in front of you in line. What could you do?
Calmly tell them they were waiting behind you or ask an adult for help.
Which ROCKET value means treating people fairly and kindly?
Respectful
Give one example of showing respect when someone is speaking.
Listen, don't interrupt, make eye contact, etc.
True or False: Empathy is trying to understand another person's feelings.
TRUE
A student repeatedly makes insulting comments about another student's appearance, and the student is becoming afraid to come to school. What should you do?
Report it to a trusted adult at school.
Your friends start laughing at another student. What could you do?
Don't join in, change the subject, support the student, or tell an adult.
Which ROCKET value means caring about how another person feels?
Empathy.
Someone has an opinion different from yours. How can you show respect?
Listen without making fun of them or putting them down.
A new student joins your class. Name one way you could help them feel welcome.
Introduce yourself, show them around, invite them to play, etc.
A student accidentally spills water on another student's project. Is this bullying?
No, it was an accident.
A student says, "Don't tell anyone, but someone keeps bothering me." What should you do?
Tell a trusted adult.
Give an example of being a Team Player during recess.
Include others, take turns, cooperate, encourage others, etc.
Why is respecting personal space important?
Everyone deserves to feel comfortable and safe.
Why can one small act of kindness make a big difference?
It can help someone feel included/ cared about and might make them do something kind for someone else.
What are some things you should do if you think someone is being bullied?
Tell a trusted adult, support the student safely, and don't join in or encourage the behavior.
Your friend wants you to leave someone out of a game. What could you say?
Let's include them.
Someone makes a mistake during a game. Which ROCKET values could you demonstrate?
ANY would be helpful in this situation
You are frustrated with a classmate. What is a respectful way to handle it?
Calm down, use respectful words, talk it out, or ask an adult for help.
You notice your friend is having a bad day. What are two ways you could show empathy?
Listen, ask how they're doing, offer help, give them space, etc.
You see a classmate being targeted because of something that makes them different from others. The behavior is upsetting the student and interfering with their ability to participate in school. Is this bullying?
YES
You see something happening that makes you uncomfortable, but you aren't sure if it's bullying. What should you do?
Tell a trusted adult and explain what you saw.
You're upset with someone. How can you use your ROCKET values instead of reacting unkindly?
Pause, show empathy, communicate respectfully, and work toward a solution.