Definition:

Showing respect means to use words and actions that show we care about all people and things. 

In short:

Value others, honor differences.

Summary:
Only 26 letters make millions of words, all kinds of words! This book gives examples of hurtful words and helpful words, how it makes us feel when we say or hear them. It also explains what we can do about hurtful words, when we’ve said something we regret, or when we’ve heard something that hurt us.  We can remind ourselves daily of the main message in this story: “Your words can hurt or your words can help.”

Lesson Objectives: 

1. Students demonstrate more awareness and kindness in choosing their words. They are more confident about saying sorry or asking for help when it’s needed. 
2. This book has a lot of good information in it that teachers can reinforce through lots of discussion all through the year. 

Guiding Questions: 

1. How many letters are in the English alphabet? How many words can be made from this alphabet? 
2. What are some examples of short words? Long words? Silly words? 
3. What are some of the important words you can use to show kindness? 
4. Do you have some funny words that make you laugh? What are they? 
5. Do you have a song you’ve memorized? Can you sing it for someone? 
6. Who do your words belong to? 
7. Your words can … or your words can … (Fill in the blank)
8. How do you feel when you hear helpful words? 
9. How do you feel when you hear hurtful words? 
10. What can you say when you’ve said hurtful words? What can you do when someone says hurtful words?