Engage: Use a topic web to brainstorm ideas about what "respect" means to the children. In the middle of a large oval write the word respect. As the children provide ideas, definitions, examples, write them on lines that you draw going out from the oval.
Revisit: After reading a book selections of your choice, discuss how the main character, or group of characters, did or did not show respect.
Extention: The children can illustrate a page showing how they can show respect in the classroom or at home. "I will respect ________ when I..." Use one or more of the following activities to solidify the concept of respect.
Books to help teach respect.
The Quarreling Book by Charlotte Zolotow
Crickwing by Janell Cannon
Stellaluna by Janell Cannon
verdi by Janell Cannon
Big, Bad Bruce by Bill Peet
Big Al by Andrew Clements
The Great Kapok Tree by Lynne Cherry
The Ugly Duckling by Jerry Pinkney
Activities For Respect
Showing Respect-Role Play
Make cards with situations that would require a respectful comment. Draw a card out and read the situation. Have volunteers show the respectful way to act. Ideas for these cards may include:
1. You accidentally step on a friend's foot.
2. Your teacher asks a question and you know the answer.
3. You accidentally bump into another person in line.
4. You would like another slice of pizza.
5. Your mom is on the telephone and you want to ask her a question.
6. You have a question for you teacher and she is talking with another student.
7. You finish your work before anyone else.
8. You get 100% on a spelling test and your friend gets a lower grade.
9. A new classmate comes to your class.
10. You see someone who looks different from you.
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