What Would You Do?
You accidentally damage a Chromebook, and nobody knows you did it. What does honesty look like?
Admitting it and telling an adult.
What does perseverance mean?
Pushing yourself to work through challenges and obstacles.
What is empathy?
Understanding and Connecting to other people's feelings.
What does cooperation mean?
Working together to reach shared goals.
What does creativity mean?
Using your imagination to create something new or solve a problem.
You are angry during a disagreement and feel like yelling. Which Branch choice would help you calm down before making things worse?
“Breathe it out.”
You are nervous to answer a question in class, but you try anyway. What SEL skill are you showing?
Courage
In the Heart part of the Tree of Choices, what are students supposed to identify?
Their feelings/emotions.
Your group disagrees during a project. What should you do?
Listen, compromise, and work together calmly.
True or fale? Creative people always have perfect ideas the first time.
False.
A substitute teacher is in the classroom and students start acting differently. Name 3 responsible and respectful things you could do.
Following expectations, helping the substitute, and making good choices.
You studied hard for a test but still got a low score. Name 2 things you could do to show perseverance.
Learning from mistakes, asking for help, and continuing to work hard.
Why is empathy important during disagreements?
It helps you understand the other person’s feelings and perspective.
Two students disagree during a soccer game at recess. Which Tree of Choices branch choice would best help solve the conflict respectfully?
“Talk it out.”
Why is creativity important outside of art class?
It helps with solving problems, teamwork, leadership, learning, and life skills.
You are upset because someone cut in front of you during lunch. According to the Tree of Choices, what should you do FIRST — Roots, Heart, or Branches?
Roots — identify the problem.
True or False? Courage means never being scared.
False — courage means doing the right thing even when you are scared.
Your classmate loses a game and looks upset. What could you say to show empathy?
“It’s okay,” “Good try,” or encouraging words.
True or false? Cooperation means everyone always agrees.
False — cooperation means working together even when people disagree.
How can creativity help during conflicts with other people?
It can help people think of peaceful or fair solutions.
Your friend tells you to skip class expectations because “everyone else is doing it.” What should you do?
Make your own responsible choice and follow expectations anyway.
A student is being teased, and nobody is helping them. What would courage look like in that moment?
Standing up for the student, getting help, or refusing to join in.
A new student joins your class and doesn’t know anyone. Name 2 SEL skills could help them feel welcome.
Kindness, empathy, cooperation, respect
True or False? Perseverance means you have to do everything alone.
False-asking for help is part of perseverance
How are creativity and courage connected?
Being creative often requires courage because people must take risks, share ideas, and try new things.