Respect in Action Lesson Plan Respect in Action
Teacher Facilitation Guide
Time: 15 Minutes
Audience: Elementary
Objective
Students will understand the core components of respect and identify specific ways to practice respectful behavior in their daily lives, both in and out of the classroom.
The "Why"
This lesson uses trauma-informed and experiential learning to help build a positive classroom environment. Equipping students with social skills like respect is essential for emotional safety and academic success.
Materials Needed
Video: Story: A Little Respectful Spot
Respect in Action Slide Deck Respect in Action Quiz (1 per student)
Teaching Approaches:
Trauma-Informed Teaching • Game-Based Learning • Experiential Learning
Instructional Sequence
2 Mins
1. Introduction: What is Respect?
Begin with a brief discussion. Ask students to share examples of respectful behavior they have seen or experienced in the last 24 hours.
7 Mins
2. Video: A Little Respectful Spot
Show the video story. Encourage students to pay attention to how respect is shown in different situations (to people, to property, to themselves).
URL: https://lee-k12-nc.lennylearning.org/view/story-a-little-respectful-spot
3 Mins
3. Discussion & Reflection
Ask students: "Which part of the story felt most important to you?" Discuss how they can apply these lessons when they leave the classroom today.
3 Mins
4. Check for Understanding (Quiz)
Distribute the "Respect in Action" quiz. This helps assess understanding while keeping the tone light and supportive.
1 Min
5. Closure
Summarize: "Respect is a superpower we all have!" Encourage students to catch others being respectful during the rest of the day.
Respect in Action Slides Respect in Action
Building a kinder classroom together!
What is Respect?
Respect means treating others the way you would like to be treated.
Examples:
Listening when others talk
Using kind words
Following class rules
What are some examples YOU have seen today?
Story Time!
Video
A Little Respectful Spot
(Teacher: Please open the video link from your Lesson Plan to watch the story)
Pay attention to how the characters show respect!
Think About It
Discussion Questions:
1 What was your favorite part of the story?
2 How did respect help the characters get along better?
3 What is one way you will show respect to a friend today?
Quiz Time!
Let's see what you've learned
Great Job!
Respect Superpower Unlocked
Remember: Every time you show respect, you're making our classroom a better place for everyone.
Respect in Action Quiz Respect in Action Quiz
Show what you know about respect!
Name:
Date:
1 What is one way to show respect to others?
Ignoring them
Listening to them
Interrupting them
2 Why is it important to respect personal space?
It shows you care about others' comfort
It doesn't matter
It's fun to invade others' space
3 How can you show respect in the classroom?
Talking over the teacher
Following classroom rules
Throwing things
You are a respect champion!
Turn this in to your teacher when you are done.
Respect in Action Answer Key Answer Key
Respect in Action Quiz
Teacher Resource
1
What is one way to show respect to others?
Ignoring them
Listening to them
Interrupting them
2
Why is it important to respect personal space?
It shows you care about others' comfort
It doesn't matter
It's fun to invade others' space
3
How can you show respect in the classroom?
Talking over the teacher
Following classroom rules
Throwing things
Facilitation Tips
• If a student misses a question, use it as a teaching moment to ask, "How would it feel if someone did that to you?" to build empathy.
• Reinforce that respect is a skill we practice every day, and it's okay to make mistakes as long as we try to fix them.
