Problem Solving
What is the FIRST thing you should do when you have a problem?
Check your feelings and decide if you need to calm down
True or false: If someone tells you to stop doing something, it is bullying.
False
True or false: If we are respectful to someone, they will ALWAYS be respectful back.
False, but it is more likely
Name one adult you can talk to if you are struggling
Teacher, parent, school counselor, principal
If you don’t understand someone’s intentions, you should:
A. Assume they meant to be mean
B. Talk to their friends about it
C. Ask them
C. Ask them
If you are a bystander in a bullying situation, which one should you NOT do:
A. Report the bullying
B. Assertively stand up for the person being bullied
C. Say and do nothing
D. Be a friend to the person being bullied
C. Say and do nothing
True or False: We only need to be respectful to people we like.
True or false:
If you are late to class the first week of middle school you will likely be sent to the office
False: The first few weeks teachers understand that students are still learning the school and schedule
Which would be an example of naming the problem WITHOUT blaming the other person:
A. “We both want to use the tablet right now.”
B. “You want to you the tablet and won’t share.”
C. “You are using the tablet. I am telling.”
A. We both want to use the tablet right now
Is this an example of bullying?
Andrew keeps purposely tripping Erin everyday when she walks down the bus aisle. He laughs and talks loudly about how clumsy she it.
Yes, this is bullying
Is this respectful or not?
Karley really wanted a turn at 4 square. It was almost the end of recess so she cut to the front of the line so she could play.
It is not respectful
Name one thing you are looking forward to in middle school
No lines, lockers, new friends, electives
What should you think about when choosing possible solutions to a problem?
A. Will it work?
B. How will people feel?
C. A and B
D None of the above
C. A and B
Which one is NOT one of the 3 "R" of bullying:
A. Recognizing
B. Refusing
C. Retaliating
D. Reporting
C. Retaliating
Is this respectful or not?
Karley cuts in line for a game. Samantha tells Karley, “You can’t cut. Everyone needs to wait their turn to play. You need to go to the back of the line.”
It is respectful
Name one thing you will miss about Mabel Rush
Maru, the staff, recess, friends, one classroom
True or false:
You should never be angry
False, everyone gets angry.
True or False:
Paul feels like Tom is bullying him. He teasing him everyday at lunch and tells other kids to exclude him. Paul has put up with it for a long time and one day he looses it, yells insults at Tom and knocks his lunch on the floor. The way Paul acted is an example of being assertive.
False: Assertiveness means to express yourself in a strong, clear way while still respecting others.
Name one way you can show respect to your teacher.
Listening when she is talking, doing your work, following instructions
True or False:
Mrs. Mayorga enjoyed being your school counselor this year
TRUE!