Scenarios
Someone is making a distracting noise and I'm starting to get angry, what can I do to avoid trouble?
What is a greeting?
Saying good morning, or hello
Negative coping skills that can get you into trouble?
Running away, hitting, kicking, property damage, being unkind to yourself or others
How can you manage anger with counting?
Count to 10 and take deep breaths
What are the steps for following directions?
Saying "Okay" and doing it right away
What is inappropriate language?
Things you would not want to say in front of someone you respect.
What is deep breathing?
What is deep breathing?
When upset, I slowly breath in and out taking deep breaths.
A friend and I are walking to the bathroom and he asks if I want to race? What are some consequences of this choice? What will you do?
Someone may get hurt, we might get in trouble
What are ways you can be helpful in the classroom?
Cleaning up after myself, offering to help teachers clean the tables, white board and other property
A name for people who are teasing/making fun of others.
What is a bully?
One way to relieve stress/anger through exercising?
Push-ups, running, basketball, jump ropes
A friend has asked to copy your homework because he forgot, you don't want to be mean but you also don't want to get in trouble. What would you do?
What is doing your best?
Working to the best of your ability.
Name a time you have gotten in trouble for someone else's actions, were you being respectful?
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Who is someone safe and trusted you can talk to when frustrated?
School counselor, teachers, friends, adults, animals
A friend is encouraging everyone to not work and have fun instead. I really don't feel like completing my assignments and I want to have fun. What are some consequences if I choose to have fun? What are some consequences if I choose to stay on task?
Have fun: get into trouble, have make up work to complete, earned negatives for being disruptive
Completing work: I finished my work, I get good grades, I learn more, I get extra outside time and positive points for ignoring distractions
What is a positive attitude?
Speaking or thinking kindly about yourself and your abilities
What is argument or fight?
A verbal or physical conflict.
Name some ways to avoid conflict?
Looking away, walking away, using a coping skill and asking for help