Emotions and respect

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Emotions and respect

Lesson goals

• You know what respect and emotions means

• You can recognize emotions by yourself

• You can express emotions respectfully

• You can respect the emotions of others

How do you feel today?

A

Angry

B

Stressed

C

Tired

D

Happy

Explanation emotions

Emotions are feelings such as happy, angr, sad, scared or excited. Emotions give informations about what is happening inside you. Emotions are not right or wrong. Everyone has them. What matters is how you express them and how you react to the emotions of others.

Explanation respect

Respect means treating yourself and others with care. It means listening, taking feelings seriously and accepting differences. Respect shows in words, actions and body language.

Exercise emotions and respect

1. One student picks an emotion card and read the emotion out loud.

2. The student describes a general situation where someone might feel this emotion. It doesn't have to be personal. Example: someone feels nervous before giving a presentation.

3. The other students share a respectful response. Example: listening without interupting, not laughing or judging.

4. Repeat the activity.

Be respectful, listen to each other, there a no wrong answers.

Actions

• Listen quietly and show understanding

• Take a deep breathe and pause

• Share the feeling with someone you trust

• Encourage or congratulate someone

• Ask for help or support

• Reach out and start a conversation

Explanation connection between respect and emotions

When emotions are ignored, people feel disrespected. When emotions are noticed and accepted, understanding grows. Respecting emotions means listening calmly and not laughing, interrupting or judging.

A classmate is nervous before a presentation

A

Laugh and say it is nog a big deal

B

Ignore it and talk to others

C

Say you understand and wish them good luck

Someone makes a mistake while answering a question

A

Stay calm and show respect

B

Stay quiet and look away

C

Laugh with the class

A friend looks sad but says nothing

A

Do nothing because they did not ask for help

B

Tell them to stop being negative

C

Ask gently if they want to talk

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