How to stay green
I hear sirens outside. I really want to check them out. What do I need to do first.
Ask!! Let an adult know before you leave the property.
What is the rule about the types of video games I can play?
I can only play video games that are approved by an adult. No guns, cops, or online multiplayer.
I earned my cell phone, what is a way that I can keep earning this privilege?
By being green! have a clam and safe body, using kind words, and following my rules!
I have run out of time for my cash out but I’m in the middle of an important part of my game. What can I do?
Ask for more time or communicate what I am doing! Adults are way more flexible when I communicate! They want me to be able to save my hard work in a game!
We are on a walk and I see something super interesting, I can just run ahead to see it? True/False
False! I need to let an adult know before I run off. If they don't know what I am doing they may think I am red and I will lose privileges.
My brother is really bothering me. I can hit him to make him stop true/false
False! Get an adult and find a solution so we can all stay green.
What is the rule about being safe in the car?
I need to stay green! Staying green in the car keeps myself and everyone safe. Anything other than being green can be very dangerous.
I earned 20 minutes of time on the play station. How did I earn this?
Staying green and finishing my morning checklist! It is a privilege to earn the playstation in the mornings. All I have to do is finish my list!
There is a conflict between my brother and I, what can I do to resolve this?
Walk away and get an adult, take space, or ask to talk it out with my brother.
I am in the store and I really want to buy something with my own money. What should I do first?
Talk to an adult about it! is the thing you want to buy aloud? Remember that an adult will always have the final say on what you can get.
I have a choice to make, I can talk it out with an adult or make a choice that may break a rule. What should I do?
Talk it out with an adult. Breaking a rule should never be a choice. Choose to be green!
What is the rule about the pool, bikes, or vehicles on my property?
I need to ask before using any of these! An adult needs to know where I am and what I am doing to keep me safe.
I have a kindle, cell phone, play station, and a switch. Who do these devices belong to?
What is something that can make someone feel angry?
Yelling at them, not following directions, or not being kind. Being angry is not a good feeling and we need to work on making sure ourselves and the other people around us don't have to feel that.
We are out camping and I see a camp ground next to ours that looks interesting. Is it ok for me to go over and explore?
Never! when you are camping you must always stay with your group. It is not safe or respectful to enter someone else's campground.
I really don’t want to do Telehealth today. What can I do to make a choice about this?
Talk it out! Let an adult know you are struggling to stay focused during Telehealth. Making a green choice will allow us to earn all the things we love.
What is the rule about how I treat other people?
I need to be kind and use a good tone. If I am not kind or my tone is rude, people will be less likely to want to listen or help compromise with me.
I am working to earn a brand new switch (how cool!) how can I continue to earn this?
By staying green and sanitary in the community. Working really really hard at staying green can have very big privileges!
What is something that makes you feel really angry, what is something to help avoid this?
Lots of things can make us feel angry!!
Use a coping skill like deep breathes (counting to 10), taking space, or talking it out. Adults are very proud and usually more flexible with us if we use coping skills.
The plans have changed and we are not heading to where I expected. I should get angry and yell at the adult for this. True/False
False! Plans change all the time and that is ok. It can be frustrating when they change suddenly but we can use coping skills to be flexible like talking it out, deep breathing, or taking space when possible.
I’m confused on what a rule is. I should just guess and deal with the consequences later. True/false
False! if you do not know if something is a rule just ask. Adults will give you for flexibility and trust is you ask and talk it out rather than making a yellow or red choice.
What is the rule about being on the internet for Telehealth or school?
I need to use the internet appropriately! When I am on Telehealth or doing school work I have a job to do. Opening other tabs or goofing around distracts me from this job.
What is a privilege?
A privilege is something I earn. I earn this by being green, following the rules, and staying kind. If an adult tells me to do something they have a reason for it. I need to listen right away. When I don't listen I don't earn the many privileges I want.
I’m in a difficult situation (one that will possibly make me red) what are the steps I need to take to stay green?
Tell an adult. Simply say I'm having a hard time being green and an adult will be happy to help you. You can also use coping skills like breathing, taking space, or talking it out!
I see a diaper on the street. What do I need to do.
Tally it and talk it out with an adult. you earn extra privileges for making the green choice. If I touch the diaper I am red and I lose all of my privileges and hard work. It is not worth it!!