As a teacher and community member, I have witnessed an increase in disrespect among people of all ages. This extends from children talking back and showing attitudes toward adults, to a decline in proper etiquette. As a child, I was taught to say “ma’am” or “sir” when speaking with an adult. Today, it can be difficult to get a child to make eye contact, let alone respond respectfully when spoken to. The art of using proper etiquette to honor others has drastically decline. This decline creates a ripple effect. When we lose the importance of honoring God, leads to a downward spiral of losing respect for ourselves, family, and our community. Students can witness disrespect everywhere from television shows, books, or the news.This month, we will show ways students can participate in projects that remind them that respect is not only applies to how we speak to one another, but how we treat God, His earth, animals, others, and ourselves. God’s word explains it clearly that we cannot love others until we learn to love Him and ourselves. I believe the same applies to respect. Therefore, let’s bring back the beauty of respect.
-AMW
What is Respect?
In the video Respect students will get a visual representation of what disrespect can look like and learn why it is important to stand on the principles of Luke 6:31 treat others the way you want to be treated.
That’s So Rude! shows middle through high school students how to be respectful through manners, common courtesy, and proper etiquette. Although it is an older video, it breaks down principles of respect that are still very valuable for discussing and instruction today.
Projects
As we focus on respect this month, each week take on a challenge to allow students to recognize respect in themselves and those around them.
Week 1: Pick and watch a family movie or favorite tv show. Then have students Identify whether or not their favorite character was respectful. What did they do to demonstrate respect or a lack of respect? Older students can write what they noticed about their favorite character or create their own comic strip showing how the character demonstrated respect. While younger students can simply draw five ways the character showed respect.
Week 2: List five ways you could show respect for our environment. Then allow time for students to become defenders of the planet. Kids for Saving the Earth provides a list of projects kids can participate to help the planet. Such as Bird Buddies, Children’s Forest, Beautiful Earth, or Backyard Habitat.
Week 3: Identify someone in your life whom you respect. List three things this person does that you admire Then allow your student to interview that person and create a report explaining why they respect them. Include pictures or drawings on how they show respect and why they are a role model.
Week 4: Create a song, rap, or a chant about respect. The words should explain why being respectful is important.Then design a bumper sticker about respect. Include the word Respect and a motto or slogan that explains why everyone should be respectful.
“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it on to our children in the bloodstream. The only way they can inherit the freedom we have known is if we fight for it, protect it, defend it, and then hand it to them with the well-taught lessons of how they in their lifetime must do the same.”
Ronald Reagan, 40th U.S. President
If you are in need of a copy of the U.S. Constitution, The Constitution Service Project (ConSource) provides a pdf that has a printable guide to the constitution with available references and links to visuals of the actual documents for free.
Reading
To read and study the Constitution, take a look at The Kids Guide. It is a collection of fun and educational books designed to help children understand important topics—such as history, science, money, technology, and more—in an engaging and easy-to-follow way. This magazine is fun and accessible for all grade levels. Copies can be purchased through The Kids Guide , or families can view the magazine and make copies using the free PDF, Arkansas Kids Guide on the Constitution and Bill of Rights.
Videos
Worksheets
Elementary: Executive Branch Worksheet
Middle School: President’s Cabinet
High School : Executive Branch Reading Comprehension
Games and Projects
Letter to the President:
Students could write a thank you letter to the president for all that he has taken care of.
Play a virtual online game where students get to be the president and making decisions for the country
Play an interactive game advising the president with facts collect to solve historical problems.
Saint Patrick's Day is on its way. Here are a few sites where you can print coloring pages, worksheets, videos, and other resources that you can look through and use for Saint Patrick's Day lessons.
Laurah J. created a 4 minute video about the history of Saint Patrick. In this video it shares information about Saint Patrick's mission, how people celebrate, what you can eat, and how different states celebrate this holiday. This video has lots of information that allows discussion and further research.
Crystal and Co. shares free printable coloring pages for early elementary students. Some of the pages include a four leaf clover, a rainbow, pot of gold, and others.
Buggy and Buddy share different science experiments to study how rainbows are created. Some activities include homemade spectroscope or exploring Rainbows with Prisms. These exciting science projects could be used for all grade levels to experiment and research.
Butterfly Pavilion
Join the Butterfly Pavilion for a day of exploring baby bugs, the unique life cycles of insects, arachnids, and more through classes, activities, and crafts.
Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Time:9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m
Location: BUTTERFLY PAVILION
PRICE: Adults $12.00, Children (2-12): $8.00, Children (Under 2): FREE, Adult Member: $10.00, Child Member (2-12): $6.00
REGISTER: Click Here
Clay Flowers
If your student enjoys creating with clay they may be interested in Strasburg Park and Rec art class. Students will get to follow a step by step class to make air dry clay flowers.
Date: Monday, March 23, 2026
Time:10:00-10:45AM for K-3rd grade
11:00-12:00PM for 4th-8th grade
Location: Strasburg Community Center (Legion Hall)
Ages: K -8th grade
Cost: $10 per student
Registration required: Register Here
If your teen enjoys designing or making their own DIY projects, they may be interested in designing their own Kawaii themed crafts. Kelver library is hosting an event allowing students to create sweet, cute, and small characters and accessories.
Date: Thursday, March 26,
Time: 4:30 - 5:30 PM
Location: Kelver Library
Ages: 5-12
Registration required Register for event here
Homeschool parents, we would love to hear any questions, ideas, or suggestions regarding homeschooling. Do you have any questions regarding curriculum or any suggested materials to help other families? Please post your responses in the questions and comments section below.
LET'S WORK TOGETHER!!
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.”
Mark 12:30-31 NIV