💛 SELLevel 1Lesson 9
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Respecting Others
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Learning Objectives
- 1Explain what respect means
- 2Give two examples of respectful actions
- 3Use at least two respectful phrases — like please, thank you, and excuse me — in a real situation today
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Mini Lesson
Imagine how it would feel if someone took your things without asking, or talked over you when you were speaking. That does not feel good! Respect is the way we show others that we value them — and it starts with small everyday actions.
What is respect?
- Respect means treating others the way you would like to be treated.
- It means caring about other people's feelings, belongings, space, and ideas.
- Respect is shown through your words, your actions, and your body language.
What respect looks like
- Listening when someone else is speaking — not interrupting.
- Asking before borrowing something — "May I please borrow your pencil?"
- Saying please, thank you, and excuse me.
- Taking turns and not pushing in.
- Using a kind, calm voice — not shouting or name-calling.
What disrespect looks like
- Interrupting someone who is talking.
- Grabbing things without asking.
- Laughing at someone's mistake.
- Ignoring someone when they speak to you.
Respect and feelings
- When we show respect, people feel valued and safe.
- When we are disrespectful, people feel hurt or angry.
- Respect is a choice — we can choose it even when we feel upset.
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Ask yourself: "Did I treat this person the way I would want to be treated? If not, what could I do differently?
Vocabulary
Respect
Treating others the way you want to be treatede.g. I show respect when I listen.
Disrespect
Treating someone in an unkind or rude waye.g. Interrupting is disrespect.
Polite
Showing respect with kind words like please and thank youe.g. Saying please is polite.
Listen
To pay full attention when someone is talkinge.g. I listen when my grown-up speaks.
Take turns
To wait so everyone gets a chancee.g. We take turns on the swing.
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