How do you want to be remembered was a question I asked my students during the third week of school. After looking at what we had wrote, students realized that their actions weren't reflecting the people they wanted to be remembered as. Starting off the lesson we talked about the words that are currently on the board and if they reflect who we want to be. Everyone agreed that those are not words they want to be known as. The videos "Being a Friend" (had to be stopped and replayed so we could read what was on the lockers and talk about what was being shown) and "Stop Bullying PSA" helped us answer todays essential questions:
-How can we make others feel wanted, loved, and important?
Students talked about using kind words with one another and inviting others to play or join their group. Complimenting others and helping each other out was also mentioned. I'm hoping these stick with my students and they use these strategies to show kindness.
-How can helping someone who has been a victim or looks upset be beneficial?
Students shared that helping someone who has been bullied or looks upset and hurt is a good way to cheer them up and show them someone cares about them. "You can make them feel better before they do something bad to themselves or someone else" was one of the more powerful statements.
Students were asked to think of what they want to be remembered as, because they would be sharing it tomorrow.
-How can we make others feel wanted, loved, and important?
Students talked about using kind words with one another and inviting others to play or join their group. Complimenting others and helping each other out was also mentioned. I'm hoping these stick with my students and they use these strategies to show kindness.
-How can helping someone who has been a victim or looks upset be beneficial?
Students shared that helping someone who has been bullied or looks upset and hurt is a good way to cheer them up and show them someone cares about them. "You can make them feel better before they do something bad to themselves or someone else" was one of the more powerful statements.
Students were asked to think of what they want to be remembered as, because they would be sharing it tomorrow.