H:
Helpful to Others
Helpful to Others
A classmate drops their bucket of markers on the floor and they spill everywhere. What is the Helpful thing to do?
Stop and help them pick up the markers.
You are working on a tricky math problem and feel stuck. What strategy can you use instead of giving up?
Raise your hand, re-read the problem, or use your math counters/anchor chart.
The bell rings for recess and everyone is excited. What is the Safe way to move from your desk to the door?
Walk calmly using your feet, not running or pushing.
You want to borrow a blue crayon that your neighbor is using. What Kind words should you use?
"May I please use the blue crayon when you are finished?"
The teacher raises their hand and calls for "Eyes and Ears." What does using Your Own Control look like?
Freezing, staying quiet, and looking at the teacher right away.
he teacher asks for a volunteer to pass out papers while everyone else gets ready for recess. What is the Helpful thing to do?
Raise your hand quietly to volunteer and carry the papers carefully.
You feel angry because you lost a game during recess. What strategy helps you calm down?
Walk away, take some breaths, count slowly to ten.
You need to use a pair of scissors to cut out shapes. How do you hold scissors when walking across the room?
Point the sharp ends down toward the floor and hold the blade side tightly in your fist.
Someone accidentally bumps into you in line. What Kind action or words can you offer?
Say "That's okay!" or ask "Are you alright?" instead of pushing back or getting mad.
The person sitting next to you starts making funny faces to get you to laugh during quiet reading. How do you demonstrate Your Own Control?
Ignore them and keep your eyes on your book.
A new student is sitting by themselves at lunch and doesn't know where the napkins are. What is the Helpful thing to do?
Show them where the napkins are and invite them to sit with you.
The classroom gets loud and you are having a hard time focusing on your writing. What strategy can you use?
Put on noise-canceling headphones or ask to move to a quiet spot.
You are sitting on your chair at your desk during group time. What is the Safe way to sit?
Keep all four chair legs flat on the floor (no leaning back).
A classmate is sharing their artwork with the group, but it isn't something you personally like. What is a Kind response?
Say something nice like, "I like the colors you used!" or smile politely.
You really want to answer a question, but the teacher calls on someone else. How do you show Your Own Control?
Lower your hand calmly, listen to your classmate's answer, and wait for the next turn.
You finish your assignment early, but your table partners are still working hard. What is the Helpful thing to do?
Read quietly at your desk so your partners can focus without distractions.
You can’t find your glue stick, and it is time to start the art project. What strategy should you try first?
Check your desk pouch, look under your chair, or politely ask a neighbor to borrow one.
You see a spill on the classroom floor near the sink. What is the Safe thing to do right away?
Tell the teacher immediately and walk around the wet spot so no one slips.
You notice someone sitting alone at recess looking sad. What Kind action can you take?
Walk up and ask, "Do you want to play with us?"
It is time to switch from fun recess time to quiet math time. How do you practice Your Own Control?
Transition quickly, put away your playground toys, and take your seat ready to learn.
Your teacher is trying to give directions, but the class library books are piled up and falling over. What is the Helpful thing to do?
Wait for a break in directions, then neatly stack the books.
You are feeling frustrated because a peer is talking while you are trying to read. What strategy can you use to handle it yourself?
Politely use an "I-statement" like, "Please speak quietly so I can read," or move to another desk.
You are on the playground and want to use the slide, but another student is still sitting at the bottom. What is the Safe action?
Wait at the top until the bottom of the slide is completely clear before going down.
Your partner makes a mistake while reading out loud to you. What Kind words can you say to encourage them?
Say "You've got this! Try sounding it out," instead of correcting them rudely or laughing.
You are standing in line for lunch and someone accidentally steps on your shoe. How do you maintain Your Own Control?
Keep your hands and feet to yourself, take a breath, and politely let them know without getting angry or reacting physically.