This one is pretty simple, but will have a lot of impact if your students are willing to participate and brainstorm.

Write the word “respect” on the board near the bottom or in the middle and draw a circle around it. As a class, start to brain storm what respect means to you and create branches off of that main circle.

Some examples can be self-respect, compassion for others, holding the door for someone, responsibility, empathy, etc.

Here is the important part. For each “branch” your class comes up with, have a short discussion about it. For example, self-respect you can talk about values, or being positive through a difficult situation.

This activity really gets your students thinking about how they want to treat themselves and others. Plus, that connection they have with you will definitely become stronger.

Make sure to take a picture of it when you are finished so you can reference it throughout the year and keep the conversations going.

 

Students/Staff play a variation of Simon Says that highlights their similarities and differences.

This is a great activity for Health & Physical Ed. (elementary); SEL activity; faculty meeting/staff PD ice-breaker that  promotes team building, relationship building and tolerance.

Students will explore their similarities and differences.

Assessment
Students will be evaluated informally during the game.

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