Respecting Myself
How do I respect myself?
I take care of myself, I eat healthy, I exercise, I care about my body and mind, and I take up for myself when needed.
What does respecting others mean?
I accept others, include others, and treat others kindly. I'm friendly, I use good manners, and I give others space.
What does respecting property mean?
Respecting and taking care of things that are mine, and respecting and taking care of things that are not mine.
What does respecting boundaries mean?
Knowing when to stop, knowing to give others their personal space, and making sure we follow rules and expectations.
What does respecting differences mean?
Appreciating that none of us are the same. We are all unique - we look different, we have different beliefs, we have different experiences. Life would be boring if we were all the same!
True or False: Loving and accepting myself the way I am is a great way to respect myself.
True. I should love, accept, and respect myself. I should believe I am capable of great things.
How can I be respectful towards my teacher?
I listen and follow directions, use good manners, follow the rules and expectations, and raise my hand to speak.
Am I respecting my property when I lose my things all the time?
No. If I am losing my things, that means I am not taking care of my things.
True or False: Respect is about knowing your limits and recognizing the limits of others.
True.
True or False: If I make fun of a student who is different than me, I am respecting their differences.
False. Making fun of a student who is different than you is NOT respecting and appreciating their differences. Remember, life would be boring if we were all the same!
If I don't take care of my health, am I respecting myself?
No. I should take care of my health -- my body and my mind.
If my friend is disrespecting or making fun of someone, what should I do?
Take up for the person, tell my friend that it's not the right thing to do, and encourage my friend to say they're sorry.
My friend let me borrow his new game. Am I respecting his property if I do not give it back, if I damage it, or if I lose it?
No. I should respect my friend and what he has let me borrow. I should take even better care of my friend's property than my own!
When is it okay to break a boundary?
It might be okay to break a boundary if your or someone else could get hurt.
How could you show someone you are respectful of their differences?
Smile, let them know you care about them, include them in games at recess, sit beside them at lunch, help them in the classroom, say kind words to them, make sure you are being kind in all of your actions.
If I think bad things about myself, am I respecting who I am?
No. I should respect and love myself just the way I am.
If someone is mean and disrespectful to me, should I disrespect them back?
No. Disrespecting someone is never the right thing to do. I can find a solution to the problem and still be respectful
I borrow a pencil from my friend. How can I show respect when I return the pencil to him?
I can make sure it is sharpened and not broken when I return the pencil to him.
Why are boundaries important in our friendships?
Everyone has boundaries, even our best friends. There are times that even our best friends may need some time and personal space.
How does respecting differences help build friendships?
Respecting differences helps create a place where everyone feels safe, accepted, included, valued, heard, and understood, which builds trust and grows our friendships.
What is one way I can respect myself?
I can eat healthy, drink lots of water, get lots of rest, have a good routine, and talk through my problems with someone I trust.
If someone looks hurt or sad, how can I react in a respectful way?
I can try to help them feel better, offer to help them or get help from an adult, give them a hug, or try to talk to them and cheer them up.
My brothers and I were play fighting in the house. I threw a pillow so hard that I accidentally cracked a window. Is this respecting property?
No. Although this was an accident, throwing pillows and cracking a window is damaging property, which is disrespecting property.
What happens if we don't set boundaries?
Without boundaries, you are likely to feel overwhelmed, stressed, and exhausted. Boundaries protect you and everything about you.
What happens if we don't respect differences?
We will have trouble making and keeping friends. Our relationships with other students and adults will not be strong because there is no trust.