Steps
What is the first step to making a good decision?
STOP
You are angry at a friend because they took your favorite marker. Do you yell at them, grab it back, or calmly ask for it? Why?
STOP THINK CHOOSE CHECK
Calmly ask for it. Because it is the kind and safe choice.
You have homework to finish, but your favorite show is starting. What should you do first? Why?
Finish my homework first then enjoy the show.
You are playing with a group and someone won't let another child have a turn. What could you say or do?
- Remind them it isnt nice to leave people out
- Let the other kid have your turn
- Tell an adult
- Play something else where everyone can be included
THINK
You see a classmate drop their money on the floor. What could you do? What would be the most responsible choice?
Tell your classmate and give them their money back
Your friend wants you to lie to a teacher so they won't get in trouble. What would you decide to do?
Tell the truth- it is not kind or safe to lie, you could get in trouble for lying and have negative consequences.
You are angry because someone bumped into you. Before reacting, what should you ask yourself?
- Was it an accident?
- Is my reaction making the situation better or worse?
What questions can you ask yourself when thinking of making a decision?
What is the goal?
Why am I doing this?
Am I making the situation better or worse?
Your friend dares you to run out of the classroom as a joke. What should you think about before deciding what to do?
Is it safe? Is it kind? Does it break the rules? Will I get in trouble?
You are really frustrated because you can't solve a math problem. What choices could help you instead of ripping up your paper?
- STOP- breathe
- THINK- Am I making the situation better or worse? Why am I doing this?
How do you know if a choice is good?
- It is respectful and kind to yourself and others
- It is safe
- It follows the rules
Making a Pros and Cons list is a way to make a good decision. What are pros and cons?
Pros- Positives
Cons- Negatives
You are playing a game and start losing. You feel like throwing the game pieces. What are two better choices?
- Use a coping skill to calm down and keep playing
- Ask for a break from the game and try something else
Two friends are arguing and both want you to take their side. What could you do?
- Say "I dont want to get involved."
- Ask to talk about something else
- Tell the truth
- Ask for help if needed
How do you know if a choice is bad?
- You or others get in trouble
- It is against the rules
- There are negative consequences
- It isn't safe or kind
How do you know a decision was bad?
- Negative consequences
- Someone gets hurt
- You broke the rules
- Your actions are unkind to others
Someone says something mean about your clothes. What could you say or do instead of saying something mean back?
- Ignore them
- Say please stop
- Tell an adult
You accidentally break something that belongs to someone else. What is the responsible thing to do?
- Apologize
- Try to fix it
- Replace it
You have two choices: tell the truth and possibly get in trouble, or lie and avoid trouble for now. Which choice is better? Why?
Tell the truth, lying isn't safe or kind and could lead to someone getting hurt.