What is Respect Worksheet- Actions and Impacts

The Respect Worksheet can be used standalone, or with the book "What if".

Stand alone Activity- Explain Respect

Respect is about caring how your actions impact others. When we treat people the way we want to be treated- with fairness, courtesy, and kindness- then we are being respectful. To explain more about respect, see the "What is Respect" Definition for kids or the What is Respect Presentation.

Using the worksheet, students read actions and then explain how those actions impact others. This helps students see why something is respectful or disrespectful and helps them learn that they can control the way they act to be more respectful. Students explain that respectful actions are more fair, kind, or courteous. Students check a box to indicate whether the action is respectful or disrespectful.

Story-based Activity

This activity is based on the book, "What if?" where a wise old tree teaches two children to pause and ask "What if?" before they act or speak. The tree teaches the children that taking a moment to think of outcomes or consequences can help them choose a more respectful way to treat others, and themselves.

See a full lesson plan for the story plus worksheet.

What if I do this... what could happen?

• If you'll hurt yourself...
• hurt someone else...
• or make your momma mad...
• Change your action