Any time, Drive time
Run these scenarios by your kids and see if they can identify respectful and disrespectful responses. Have fun making up your own scenarios too.
Goal: Practice respect.
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Getting into nature
Learn how animals mark their territory with scent so other animals will avoid it, or risk a fight.
Discussion point: Respecting others avoids fights and creates peace.
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Drama / Role play, Physical activity
Practice these scenarios that help kids learn to respect another’s boundaries by obeying requests to stop tickling and hugging, and to give back a toy.
Goal: Practice respect.
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Serving others
Point out opportunities to serve others and encourage your kids to do so: carry groceries, help a neighbour, offer a chair etc.
Goal: Learn how to show respect.
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Physical activity
Play a game of egg toss.
Discussion point: People’s feelings can be fragile, like an egg; treat others kindly and considerately, showing respect for their feelings.
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Fun with food
Pretend the Queen is coming to dinner! You’ll need to practice this list of mealtime manners.
Goal: Learning basic manners.
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Science with a twist
Grow mould on a slice of bread to illustrate how disrespect “spoils” relationships.
Discussion point: Self-centredness precedes disrespect.
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Science with a twist
Go for a walk among wildflowers, but don’t pick any. Then research an animal on the potential extinction list, and how to preserve their environment.
Discussion point: We respect God’s creation.
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Any time, Drive time
While driving or walking through your neighbourhood, look for signs that show disrespect for the community.
Discussion point: We need to respect and care for our community.
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Serving others
Make a point of picking up garbage when out on a walk.
Discussion point: Discuss other ways you can show respect for your neighbourhood.
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Creative crafts
Stop by an art gallery and observe different creative styles, then create your own work of art.
Discussion point: We treat all God’s “works of art” (people) with respect.
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