FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS
Staff says, “It’s time to clean up.” What should you do?
Clean up!
True or False: It's okay to call someone a mean name when you're mad.
FALSE!
Walking with your group during an outing.
SAFE!
Someone accidentally bumps into you. What should you do?
Stay calm and remember it might have been an accident.
True or False: Group rules still matter when we're on an outing.
TRUE!
You really don't want to participate in the activity staff planned. What's an appropriate way to handle it?
Calmly tell staff how you feel and ask about your options instead of yelling, refusing, or disrupting others.
Someone else is talking. What should you do?
Listen and let them finish.
Throwing something at someone because you're mad.
UNSAFE!
You lose a game. What should you do?
A. Flip the game over
B. Say “Good game”
C. Yell at everyone
B — Say “Good game!”
You're at the library. Should you:
A. Scream across the room
B. Use a quiet voice
C. Run around
B — Use a quiet voice.
You don't like what staff asked you to do. Should you:
A. Scream
B. Ignore them
C. Calmly ask a question
C — Calmly ask a question.
Your friend likes something you don't like. What should you say?
A. “That's stupid!”
B. “That's okay. We like different things.”
C. “You're weird.”
B
Telling staff when you see something dangerous.
SAFE!
Your friend tells you to break a rule with them. What should you do?
Say no and make a safe choice.
You're walking with your group and see something cool across the street. Can you run over to it?
NO! Stay with your group and ask staff.
True or False: You can be upset AND still follow directions.
TRUE!
You're angry with someone. Name one respectful way to handle it.
Walk away, talk calmly, ask for space, tell staff, or use a coping skill.
Running away from your group because you're upset.
UNSAFE!
Someone says something mean to you. What could you do?
Ignore it, walk away, tell staff, or calmly ask them to stop.
You're at a store and see something you want. What should you do?
Ask staff before touching or buying something.
Staff tells everyone to stop because something isn't safe. What should you do?
Stop and listen to staff.
Name three ways you can show respect in the group.
Kind words, listening, taking turns, sharing, keeping hands to yourself, helping others, following directions.
You're VERY angry. What is one safe thing you could do?
Take a break, breathe, walk away, talk to staff, use a fidget, count to 10, or ask for space.
You're getting REALLY frustrated. Name two things you can do BEFORE you explode.
Ask for a break, breathe, count, talk to staff, get a drink, use a coping skill, or move to a quiet area.
Why do we need to make safe choices when we're out in the community?
To keep ourselves and everyone else safe.