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Respect and Restore

Lesson Plan

Respect and Restore

Restorative Action

This lesson aims to teach first graders the importance of respect and restorative actions through engaging activities. By using a video and a game-based approach, students will learn how to interact positively with their peers, understand the impact of their actions, and practice taking turns and sharing. This lesson is crucial for fostering a respectful and inclusive classroom environment, helping students develop essential social skills.

Audience

First Grade Students

Time

20 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Video: Respecting Each Other in School, Discussion Questions, and Printable Cards for Game

Step 1

Introduction

2 mins

  • Gather students in a circle.
  • Briefly explain the importance of respect and how it helps us get along with others.
  • Introduce the video they will watch.

Step 2

Video Viewing

5 mins

Step 3

Discussion

5 mins

  • Use the discussion questions to talk about the video.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences related to respect and fairness.

Step 4

Game: Respect Relay

6 mins

  • Explain the rules of the Respect Relay game.
  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Each group takes turns drawing a card and acting out the respectful action described.
  • Encourage cheering and positive reinforcement from peers.

Step 5

Closure

2 mins

  • Gather students back in a circle.
  • Ask them to share one thing they learned about respect today.
  • Reinforce the importance of practicing respect every day.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions: Respect

These questions are designed to facilitate a discussion about respect and restorative actions after watching the video.

What did you notice about how the characters treated each other in the video?

Encourage students to think about specific actions and words used by the characters.







How did it feel when someone was not being respectful?

Guide students to express emotions and relate them to their own experiences.







What can we do to make sure everyone feels respected in our class?

Discuss practical actions like taking turns, using kind words, and helping others.







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Worksheet

Printable Cards: Respect Relay

These cards are used in the Respect Relay game to prompt students to act out respectful actions.




Wait your turn in line.







Share your toys with a friend.







Help someone who fell down.







Use kind words when speaking.







Listen when someone else is talking.







Say 'please' and 'thank you.'




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