Kind Words Meme

Wrinkly Wilma (or any name you can make up for it) is when you create a character out of paper.  Discuss in a circle what put-downs are.  As you discuss put-downs, have students crunch up the paper a little at a time.  Then, discuss put-ups.  Flatten it a little at time.  This demonstrates how, even if we apologize, saying hurtful things can still leave wrinkles with other people.  Use kind language so people don't feel wrinkly.  Leave your wrinkled heart/person up in the classroom as a reminder.