Lesson Plan
Respect Exploration Guide
Students will explore and define respectful behaviors within a PBIS Tier 1 framework and commit to personal actions that foster a positive classroom climate.
A shared understanding of respect builds a safe, inclusive environment aligned with PBIS/MTSS goals. This lesson empowers students to recognize respectful actions and hold themselves and peers accountable, promoting lasting positive behavior.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Empathy Check-In (Warm-Up)
5 minutes
Step 2
Defining Respect (Main Activity 1)
15 minutes
Step 3
Respect Pledge Commitment (Main Activity 2)
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflection and Wrap-Up
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Respect in Action
Empathy Check-In
Defining Respect
Brainstorming Respectful Actions
Respect Pledge Commitment
Reflection & Next Steps
Discussion
