Treat others the way you want to be treated
You notice a classmate is having trouble understanding a math problem. What should you do?
Offer to help, explain the problem or suggest working on it together?
If you are having trouble understanding something that was taught in class, what should you do?
Ask the teacher at an appropriate time to help.
Ask a classmate that understands what was taught for help at an appropriate time.
Move to an open seat or the floor, somewhere that is less distracting
Your teacher does not mind if you move during a lesson if it is to avoid distractions.
No
Ask for clarification or a task.
you see a classmate sitting out at recess by themselves, what should you do?
invite them to play with you and your friends
During a group project, one member is not contributing as much as the others. What’s a respectful way to address this?
Discuss the issue in private with the group member, asking if there is a way for them to contribute more
Politely ask them if there is anything they would like to do
Speak withe the teacher in private about the situation
How can you make sure you are managing your time well and completing assignments on time?
Prioritize what you need to do
Creating a schedule for yourself
Creating a to-do list for yourself
Using your assignment notebook
My table partner keeps clicking a pen, the sound is really bothering me and I cannot focus, the sound even makes me feel angry. What should I do?
Try to find a better spot to learn.
My teacher asked the class a question. I think I know the answer, but I am not sure if I should raise my hand. What should I do
You overhear a conversation where a classmate is speaking unkindly about another student. How can you handle this situation?
Calmly speaking up
Reporting to the teacher (this avoids putting yourself in the middle of difficult situation)
You have a homework assignment that you are having a hard time completing, you want to give up but you also want to try your best, what should you do?
Try to complete the assignment and then speak with my teacher about the assignment in the morning. As long as I tried, my teacher will not be upset and can help me figure it out.
We learn through struggle and mistakes
You have a big project due next week, but you are having trouble focusing on it and getting it started, what can you do?
Break the project into smaller tasks that are are easier to complete
Ask your teacher for help finding a starting point
Make sure you understand the assignment fully and how to complete it
We are doing an activity in class, but I think it is dumb. What should I do?
Participate in the activity, there is probably a reason for it and not participating will mean you lose out on learning.
You see someone being left out of an activity or game because someone does not like them, what can you do?
Invite them to play with you
Your friend has been upset and distant lately. You want to support them but are unsure how to approach them. What’s a considerate way to offer support?
Considerate: careful; trying to not hurt others
Gently asking if they’d like to talk about what’s bothering them and letting them know you’re there to listen
If they say no, that is okay
Your have a project due this week that you have not started because you have been busy. Your friend wants you to come over for video games after school, but you only have one night without any sports or clubs after school, what should you do and why?
Ask to reschedule with your friend, I should go home and work on my project. This is called prioritizing.
You are finding it difficult to stay focused in class or on an assignment because of distractions such as a phone, ipad or toys, what is a strategy you can use to help yourself focus?
Turn the devices off and put them somewhere you cannot see them until you are finished working
Put the toys or fidgets away where you cannot see them or touch them
Ask someone to take the distractions away until you are done
My friends think that it is stupid to participate in class, so I do not participate in class, even if I want to, what else can I do?
Still participate, they might not be participating for the same reason
Tell them that even if they do not want to, they still should, and then still participate even if they say no
They probably are not your friends if they do not want you to learn.
How do you feel when people include you?
Happy
Positive
Excited
You’re working on a class presentation and one team member is constantly interrupting others during meetings. How should you address this behavior to ensure everyone is heard?
Politely remind everyone in the group to take turns talking, to not speak over one another
Let me teacher know how I am feeling, I am still trying my best, but I might not be able to learn as well as usual.
Trying my best does not always mean doing my best
Tell them you need to work alone for a while to focus better, and then move somewhere
Help them refocus so that you can both be productive
What are some things that can set me up to succeed in participating in school that I can do?
Eat a healthy breakfast
Have a good snack
Get a good nights sleep/go to bed early
Have a positive or growth mindset
How does it feel when people do not include you?
Sad
Lonely
Upset
Mad
Angry