First day of school

Think back to your first day of school.

Record your ideas about the following questions using a method of your choice, or if you can, share your ideas with a partner.

• How did you feel on your first day of school?
• Did you feel nervous or excited?
• If a new student came to your class today, how would you help them?

Task 1: Actions affect others

Let’s take some time to reflect on how actions affect others. Think about the following questions:

• What are some ways we could help our friends feel welcome?
• How does it feel when someone helps you?
• Why is it important to be kind to others?
• How can we be kind to others?

You may explore the following images to help get you started. Record your ideas using a method of your choice.

We can solve problems together.

We can read together.

I can help others when they are sad.

I can share my belongings.

I can choose a student who doesn’t have a partner.

I can choose to play with all kids on the playground.

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Task 2: Being respectful

Now let’s think about respect. What is respect? Respect means to think about others and treat them kindly.

What are some ways you can be respectful to others?

Press ‘Respect’ to explore a few ways to give respect to others.

Respect

Let's think of some other ways to give respect. Complete the Ways to Give Respect Graphic Organizer in your notebook or use the following fillable and printable document. You can also draw or describe ways to give respect.

Task: Respect - pay it forward

Explore the following TVOkids video “Elizabeth - Grandma Club Volunteer.” In this video, we'll meet Elizabeth, who volunteers at a local seniors home.

How do you think Elizabeth feels when she volunteers? How do the residents feel when she comes for a visit?

We have learned ways to show respect for others. Which of these ways does Elizabeth show respect when she volunteers?

Using the following checklist, select all of the ways Elizabeth shows respect when she volunteers.

Reflection

How do you feel about what you have learned in this activity? Which of the next four sentences best matches how you are feeling about your learning? Press the button that is beside this sentence.

I feel...

I have an excellent understanding of the concepts   I have a very good understanding of the concepts   I have some understanding but need to review some more  my understanding of the concepts needs a lot more work

Now, record your ideas about your feelings using a voice recorder, speech-to-text, or writing tool.