Respect Mini-Lesson (grades K-2)

Teaching respect can feel tricky: students know the word, but not how or why to show it in real classroom situations.

This mini-lesson walks students through showing respect to self, property, and others step-by-step using teacher scripting, guided discussion, active practice, and a quick assessment.

Everything is ready to use, so you can focus on facilitating—not inventing examples on the fly.

What’s Included:

• Teacher script for direct instruction
• Real-world, age-appropriate scenarios with discussion prompts
• Hands-on “Respect Sort” activity (copy, cut, and go!)
• Exit ticket to assess student understanding

Why This Mini-Lesson Works:

• Covers the full scope of a mini-lesson, not just isolated activities
• Classroom-tested: using respect as a single focus drastically reduced behavior incidents in my own classroom
• Low prep: most materials are print-and-go, with only the sort needing minimal cutting
• Engaging: age-appropriate discussion, sorting, and exit ticket ensure students are active participants
• Ideal for early elementary teachers, this mini-lesson promotes positive classroom behavior, character education, and social-emotional learning.

Perfect for K–2 classrooms, small groups, or whole-class instruction.

Want all grade levels? Get the K-8 bundle here!

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