π Topic Summary
A Friendship Pledge is a promise you make to yourself and your classmates to treat everyone with respect and kindness. It's like a set of rules that help create a positive and supportive environment where everyone feels safe and valued. By taking a friendship pledge, you're committing to being a good friend and making your classroom a better place for everyone.
This activity will guide you through understanding what it means to be a good friend, recognize important vocabulary, and think critically about how your actions impact others. Remember, kindness starts with you! π
π€ Part A: Vocabulary
Match the words with their meanings:
| Words |
Meanings |
| 1. Respect |
A. Being friendly, generous, and considerate. |
| 2. Kindness |
B. Understanding and sharing the feelings of another person. |
| 3. Empathy |
C. Treating others with consideration and valuing their worth. |
| 4. Inclusion |
D. Making everyone feel welcome and valued, regardless of their differences. |
| 5. Tolerance |
E. Accepting and respecting differences in others. |
(Match the correct word to the definition. For example: 1-C)
βοΈ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the paragraph using the words: Friendship, Kindness, Respect, Pledge, Feelings.
Taking a __________ is a great way to show you care about __________. It means you promise to treat others with __________ and __________. Always consider other people's __________.
π€ Part C: Critical Thinking
Think about a time when someone showed you great kindness. How did it make you feel? How can you pay that forward to someone else?