Do the Right Thing
This means treating others kindly, even if they are different from you.
What is respect?
This means telling others what you are comfortable with and what you are not.
What are boundaries?
This means using kind words and not teasing or putting others down.
What is being respectful?
This means not touching other people or their things without permission.
What is keeping your hands to yourself?
This means choosing actions that keep you and others from getting hurt.
What are safe choices?
When someone else is talking, this respectful action means you don’t interrupt.
What is listening?
If someone makes you uncomfortable, this is the strong, respectful word you can say.
What is “no”?
When a classmate is talking, this shows respect for their ideas.
What is listening without interrupting?
Before touching someone or hugging. someone this is what you should always do.
What is ask for permission?
When walking in the building, this safe choice helps prevent accidents.
What is walking, not running?
This is what you should do before using or touching something that belongs to someone else.
What is asking for permission?
Before hugging, borrowing, or touching someone, this is what you should always do.
What is ask for permission?
If you disagree with a peer, this is the respectful way to respond.
What is using calm words (or disagreeing politely)?
If you feel upset or angry, this is a safe choice instead of touching someone.
What is using your words (or taking a break)?
If you feel angry or frustrated, this is a safe way to handle it.
What is taking deep breaths or asking for help?
Showing respect to adults and friends includes using these two words when you ask for something.
What are “please” and “thank you”?
This kind of boundary helps protect your body and personal space.
What is a physical boundary?
This is what you should do if you accidentally hurt a peer’s feelings.
What is apologize?
Keeping your hands to yourself helps prevent this from happening to others.
What is someone getting hurt or uncomfortable?
This is what you should do before trying something new that could be unsafe.
What is ask an adult first?
This kind of respect means taking care of shared spaces like classrooms, bathrooms, and the gym.
What is respect for property (or community spaces)?
If someone doesn’t respect your boundary, this is a safe thing you should do next.
What is tell a trusted adult (or walk away)?
Respecting peers also means including others instead of leaving them out—this is called this.
What is inclusion?
If someone tells you to stop touching them, this is the respectful thing to do.
What is stop right away?
Making safe choices includes following rules even when this happens.
What is when no one is watching?