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.
Whole Class
Words Matter Day – Whole Class Activities
Pledge for Change Chain
Encourages students to reflect on positive messages and create a visual display showing how kindness spreads in the school.
Action Box
Encourages students to engage in fun, interactive acts of kindness that promote respect, inclusion, and positive behavior.
Kindness Quiplash
Encourages students to create positive messages creatively while promoting fun and the power of kind words.
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.
Note Passing
Encourages students to give and receive compliments, practice kindness, and spread positive messages in the classroom.
Harmful Language Discussion Using Media
Helps students identify harmful language in stories, films, and social media and reflect on its impact on others.