Words Matter Day Mini Lesson
Use this mini lesson to help students reflect on the impact of their words and build awareness around respectful, inclusive language.
Group Discussion & Sharing
Words Matter Day Activity
Group Discussions and Peer Sharing
Safe Space Talk
Provides students a safe space to reflect on words’ impact, share experiences, and learn strategies for empathy and self-care.
Wrinkled Heart Activity
Helps students understand the lasting impact of hurtful words and build empathy by visualizing their effects on others.
Healthy School Brainstorm
Helps students reflect on kindness, respectful communication, and the impact of words by observing and engaging with their school community.
Who Am I?
Helps students reflect on the power of names, identity, and positive self-expression while letting go of negative labels.
Scenario Stations
Helps students recognize harmful language and respond with kind, respectful, and inclusive words.
Harmful Language Discussion Using Media
Helps students identify harmful language in stories, films, and social media and reflect on its impact on others.
Peer-Led Mini Lessons or Skits
Reinforces kindness and positive communication by having older students model respectful language and empathy for younger peers.
Buddy Up Challenge
Promotes connection and kindness by encouraging students to build positive peer relationships.
Feelings Mind Map
Helps students explore and understand their emotions, express feelings safely, and develop strategies for managing them while fostering empathy and self-awareness.