Cooperation
What does cooperation mean?
To work together to reach shared goals
What is perseverance?
To keep doing something even when it gets difficult
To push ourselves to keep going through challenges and obstacles.
Define self control
Controlling yourself
What does Regulate mean?
To control, manage or adjust something so it works well.
What is the mascot of Valley View Elementary?
Jesse Jaguar
Name a cooperation activity in schools
Group work in the classroom
Teamwork in P.E.
Recess Games-tag, football, soccer
When is perseverance needed in schools?
When learning new material
When we are getting frustrated
When things seem tricky or hard
Name ONE way to control yourself in the classroom
Listen
Keep your hands to yourself
Don't talk when the teacher is talking
Don't push other classmates
Walk nicely in the hallways
Keep a quiet voice
Name ONE SPECIFIC coping skill that involves your nose
Taking deep breaths
What is the assistant principal's name?
Mr. Fisch
What is ONE way we cooperate / work together with our families at home?
Making a meal
Doing chores
Following the rules
Name TWO school subjects that tend to require the most perseverance
Math
Writing
Reading
Science
Name ONE way to control yourself at home
Listen to your parents
Don't play on your phone, tablet or other device after bedtime
Don't talk back to your parents
Be kind to your siblings
When trying to solve a problem/conflict with a friend, classmate, or sibling, what part of the TREE of CHOICES do you start at? And what do you have to decide?
The Root-Is it a Big Problem or a Small Problem
What is the FIRST commitment for Life Skills?
Be Safe
What are TWO negative consequences of not cooperating / working together at home
Grounding
Loss of privileges
Loss of electronics
Anger and fighting
Why is perseverance so important in sports?
It makes us physically and mentally stronger.
It makes us better at the sport
We gain confidence when we work through problems
Name ONE way to control yourself in a store: grocery, clothing, etc.
Don't run
Don't pull food off the shelves or clothes off the racks
Don't shout
Don't cry if you cannot get what you want
Name TWO SPECIFIC coping/regulation skills that involve your hands
Squeeze a stress ball
Use a fidget
Drawing or Coloring
Writing
5 Finger Breathing
What does the second "R" in our commitments in Life Skills stand for?
Be Responsible (Learners)
What are THREE negative consequences of not cooperating with others at school?
Loss of privileges-can't play something, can't do something
Loss of friends
Calls home
Time out / go to the office
Lose Quarter
What is another word (synonym) for perseverance?
Persistence / Determination/GRIT
List TWO negative consequences of not practicing self control at school
Call home
Time out / lose recess time
Loss of privileges
Embarrassment
Get in Trouble
Have to talk with Mr. Fisch
What are the THREE strategies you can use when trying to solve a problem using the TREE of CHOICES?
1. Move It Out
2. Talk It Out
3. Breathe It Out
What is Mrs. Sutrick's favorite Color
PURPLE :)