🐜 BUSY BODY
What does it mean to have “ants in your pants”?
You feel wiggly and have lots of energy.
What should you do before you act?
Stop and think.
How should you treat other people?
The way you want to be treated.
What do you say when someone helps you?
Thank you.
Someone drops all of their crayons. What could you do?
Help pick them up.
What can you do if your body feels wiggly during class?
Use a quiet movement or calming strategy.
What should you do if you know the answer while your teacher is talking?
Raise your hand and wait.
What can you do if someone is sitting alone?
Invite them to join you.
What can you say when you need to get past someone?
Excuse me.
You really want to tell your friend something, but they're talking. What should you do?
Wait until they're finished.
Is it okay to have lots of energy?
Yes! You just have to know when and where to use it.
You're waiting in line and really want to run ahead. What should you do?
Stay in your spot and wait.
How can you show someone you're listening to them?
Look at them, stay quiet, and listen.
What should you do when someone else is talking?
Listen and wait your turn.
You want to use something another student has. What should you do?
Ask before taking it.
Name a place at school where you CAN use lots of energy.
Recess, gym, playground, etc.
Your friend is being silly while you're supposed to be working. What can you do?
Ignore them and focus on your work.
What should you do if you accidentally hurt someone's feelings?
Apologize and try to make it right
You accidentally bump into someone. What should you say?
I'm sorry / Excuse me.
Someone wants to play a game differently than you do. What could you do?
Talk about it, take turns, or compromise.
Name a place where you need to keep your body calm and controlled.
Classroom, library, hallway, assembly, etc.
Name two things you can do when you're having a hard time controlling your body.
Take a breath, take a break, use quiet movement, ask for help, etc.
Your classmate makes a mistake. How would you want them to treat YOU if you made the same mistake?
With kindness, patience, and respect.
Name three ways you can show good manners at school.
Answers vary: take turns, listen, say please/thank you, help others, share, etc.
You're REALLY excited and want to yell and run around, but your class is working quietly. What could you do?
Control your body and save the big energy for later.