Respect and Kindness: A Quick Guide

Debbie Nohrenberg

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Respect and Kindness: A Quick Guide

Freedom from Prejudice and Anti-Bullying

This lesson introduces 2nd graders to the concepts of respect, courtesy, and the importance of being free from prejudice and bullying. Through a short video, discussion, and activity, students will learn how to demonstrate respect and understand the negative consequences of bullying. This lesson is crucial in fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment, helping students develop empathy and social skills.

Audience

2nd graders

Time

10 min

Approach

Active Learning, Collaborative Learning

Materials

Video: The Power of Words, Discussion Questions, and Activity Sheet

Step 1

Introduction

1 min

Briefly introduce the topic of respect and kindness.
Explain that today we'll watch a short video and discuss how we can be kind to each other.

Step 2

Video Viewing

3 mins

Show the video The Power of Words.
Ask students to pay attention to how words can affect others.

Step 3

Discussion

3 mins

Use the discussion questions to guide a conversation about the video.
Encourage students to share their thoughts on how they can show respect and kindness.

Step 4

Activity

2 mins

Distribute the activity sheet.
Have students draw or write one way they can show respect to their classmates.

Step 5

Closure

1 min

Recap the key points discussed.
Encourage students to practice what they've learned in their daily interactions.

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Discussion

Discussion on Respect and Kindness

A guided discussion to help students reflect on the video and think about ways to show respect and kindness.

What did you learn from the video about the power of words?

Encourage students to think about how words can make others feel and the importance of choosing kind words.

Can you think of a time when someone was kind to you? How did it make you feel?

Help students connect personal experiences to the concept of kindness and respect.

What are some ways we can show respect to our classmates?

Guide students to brainstorm practical actions they can take to be respectful and kind.

Worksheet

Respect and Kindness Activity Sheet

An activity sheet for students to express how they can show respect and kindness.

Draw or write one way you can show respect to your classmates.

Think about actions like sharing, listening, or helping others.