Lesson Plan 3: Think Before You Speak

Words are powerful and once spoken they cannot be unspoken. In this lesson, students will explore the impact their words can have on people and how to use this power to build people up instead of tearing them down.

Grade level: 3 - 5

Prep time: 10 min

Lesson Duration: 45 min + Optional Extension Activity (10 min)

Learning Outcomes:

It is expected that students will:

• Recognize how powerful the words they say are.
• Identify and explore ways to speak words of encouragement and love instead of negativity and hurtful teasing. 
• Demonstrate an understanding of how to make people feel more confident in who they are instead of insecure

Lesson includes:

• Activate, Acquire, and Apply Activities 
• Asking 50 People From Diverse Backgrounds What They Would Change About Themselves (link to video) 
• The Reflection in Me (link to video)

Reading Comprehension Questions include:

• What were some of the features One really liked about himself? What were the features that the other kids made fun of? 
• Have you ever liked something about yourself until someone teased you about it? 

Materials required (not included)

• Tease Monster by Julia Cook

NB: Purchase includes access to downloadable resources for 6 months.