Pause Before You Act
You know the answer to a question and really ant to shout it out. What should you do?
Raise your hand and wait your turn.
Your pencil breaks during a worksheet. What's a good solution?
Get another pencil or ask for help.
You're playing soccer and your teammate accidentally kicks the ball to the other team. what should you do?
Encourage your teammate instead of getting mad.
Someone accidentally bumps into you. Is this usually a big or little problem?
Little problem
Your teacher is talking, but your friend whispers something funny. What should you do?
Listen to the teacher and save the conversation for later.
Someone cuts in front of you in line. What Should you do before reacting?
Stop, take a breath and use calm words.
Your friend wants to play a different game than you. What could you do?
Take turns choosing or find a game you both enjoy.
You're playing basketball and someone fouls you. What is a good way to respond?
Stay calm, don't argue, and let the referee or teacher handle it.
You can't find your favorite pencil. Is this a big or little problem?
Little
You accidentally break a classroom rule. What's the best choice?
Be honest, take responsibility, and try to fix it.
You're so excited during a game that you keep interrupting. What can help you?
Pause, Listen, and wait your turn.
You Lose a game and want to quit. what are two things you can do?
Take a break, congratulate the winner, or try again.
Your team is losing a football game. What can you do to be a good teammate?
Keep trying encourage your teammates, and don't give up.
You see smoke coming from a classroom. Big or Little?
BIG
A friend dares you to do something unsafe. What should you do?
Say no, take responsibility, and try to fix it.
Youre friend makes a joke that annoys you. How can you respond without getting upset?
Pause and decide whether to let it go or calmly explain how you feel.
Two kids want the same basketballl. What are two fair solutions?
Take turns, share or find another ball.
You're playing a game at recess and someone says you cheated, even though you didn't. What should you do?
Stay calm, explain what happened respectfully, and ask an adult or help if needed.
Your team loses a soccer game. Big or little?
Little problem, even if you're disappointed
You really want to be first in a game, but someone else gets picked. How can you respond?
Accept it, wait your turn, and be a good sport.
You get so frustrated that you feel like throwing something. What are three things you can do instead?
Stop your body, take deep breaths, and choose a safe action.
You accidentally knock over someones project and they get upset. How can you fix the problem?
Apologize, help clean up, and offer to help rebuild it.
You're playing on a team and one player keep making mistakes. Everyone is getting frustrated. What could you do to help the team?
Be encouraging, stay positive, and remember everyone makes mistakes.
why can treating a little problem like a big a problem make things worse?
It can lead to bigger reactions, arguments, and hurt feelings.
You have two choices: react quickly and possibly get in trouble, or pause and think.. Why is the second choice better?
It gives your brain time to mske a safer, smarter decision.