Words Matter Reflection Sheet
3rd Grade Reflection Stop • Think • Repair
Words Matter Reflection Sheet
Part 1: What Happened & How It Felt
My Name
Today's Date
Teacher / Room
Grade
3rd Grade
Remember: Everyone makes mistakes, but repeating unkind names hurts people. This sheet helps you take responsibility, understand feelings, and fix things.
1
Telling the Honest Truth
Be honest. Do not say "I was just joking" or blame other kids.
Who did I call unkind names, and what exact words did I say?
I called:
The unkind words I used were:
Because this has happened more than once, where does this usually happen? (Check all that fit)
On the playground
In the cafeteria
In the hallway
During line / transitions
At our desks / rug
On the bus / other
2
Putting Myself in Their Shoes
How do you think the other person felt when they heard those words again?
😢 Sad & Hurt
😳 Embarrassed
💔 Left Out
😟 Unsafe / Worried
When I called them those names, it made them feel:
If someone kept calling me or my friend those names every day, I would feel:
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Part 2
Why I Said It & How to Fix It
My Name:
3
Understanding My Choice
What was the real reason I said those words? (Check all that are true)
I wanted other kids to laugh
I was mad or frustrated
I was trying to show off or look cool
I spoke fast without thinking first
Next time I feel that way, I can make a better choice by:
4
Making Things Right
A real apology has 3 parts: owning the mistake, caring about their feelings, and promising to change.
1. I am sorry for:
2. I know it made you feel:
3. In the future, I will:
How I will help repair this right now:
Give them kind, respectful space
Read or give them my apology note
Do a kind classroom job today
Talk with my teacher or counselor
5
My Promise & Agreement
My Promise: I understand that everyone has the right to feel safe and happy in our school. I promise to stop using unkind names completely. If I break this promise, I know my teacher and family will have to meet.
My Signature
Teacher Signature
Check-in Tomorrow
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