Original PromptCreate a lesson using Mr Peabody's Apples for the first week of school. I like to do the toothpaste activity of squeezing the toothpaste out and then telling them to put it back in the tube to show how we can't take back words that are said. I would like a writing activity to go with this after reading the book and doing the activity
This resource focuses on the impact of spoken words, utilizing the metaphor of toothpaste to illustrate how once words are spoken, they cannot be taken back or fully retracted. Students will reflect on their experiences with communication, particularly instances where they wished they could undo something they said. The lesson includes discussions about gossip, comparisons to the story 'Mr. Peabody's Apples', and encourages students to consider the lasting effects of their words. Furthermore, students will engage in narrative writing by creating a story around a character's regret about words spoken, and they will also brainstorm constructive alternatives to hurtful language as a community-building exercise.