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Audio:

A.A. Milne quote

You have probably been told to...

respect your parents.
respect your teacher.
respect your elders.
respect yourself.
respect your toys.
respect your environment.

The list of people and things you are taught to respect can be long!

But what if you try to dig even deeper into RESPECT?

Respect is not only about a list of Dos and Don'ts; it can start in your heart!

girl with a heart

Sometimes, you will need reminders to show respect; however, as you truly understand respect, you will begin to live it in your own life.

Respect will come more easily to you when you know how it feels, and then you can recognize the difference it can make for yourself and others.

A little respect can go a long way.

What does respect mean to you?

As you begin to think about that, watch the two videos below before completing a fun activity with the word RESPECT.

Start with a fun song as you explore what respect means.

Now, watch this next video to understand what respect means in your life and interactions with others!

You probably noticed that respect often lists rules and things you should do or say.

But did you also notice that a lot of people talk about respect by referencing a feeling?

A great way to recognize how to respect others is by recognizing what makes you feel respected! Explore the meaning of respect by digging deeper to understand what makes you feel respected.

First, complete the Word Fun: RESPECT worksheet, found under Downloadable Resources in the right-hand sidebar, to think about the different things that mean respect to you.

Then, answer the questions below.