Apples and Actions

During their recent bullying and teasing unit, 2K recently  used apples as an analogy to further and deepen their understanding of kind and respectful behaviors.  The class compared apples, discussed how to care for them, then connected all this to their actions.  Just as apples are bruised by carelessness, when we are careless with our words and actions we can bruise another one's feelings.  The class used a venn diagram while comparing their red and green apples, then when connecting apples to actions discussed unkind and disrespectful behaviors that might bruise another's feelings.  A T-chart comparison was taken home to complete for homework then discussed again as a class.  This  wonderful activity by R. Davies  I found online called "Apples and Actions" and it was really a great experience for the class!  Thank you to Mrs. Brooks for supply our fresh apples from her family's recent trip to an apple orchard!