Replacing Behavior
Instead of running in the courtyard, I could...
Walk.
STAR thinking stands for this
Stop
Think
Act
Review
Ethan is having fun at recess, but hears the whistle calling for everyone to line-up. Ethan doesn't want to line up since he's having fun. What should he do?
Ethan should respect the whistle and line up as expected. Ethan will have more opportunities to play.
Wyatt is in his kitchen and sees freshly baked cookies. His mom told him earlier that he can't have any until after dinner, but takes one anyway. What is likely to happen next?
Wyatt is no longer allowed to have any of the cookies, even after he finishes his dinner.
Had he followed directions, he would have had a more positive outcome.
Jack-o-Lanterns were originally carved out of ______________ in Ireland before pumpkins.
Turnips!
I have a lot of energy when the whistle blows at recess. I want to keep playing, but instead I could...
Run back to the classroom line to get out more of this energy.
When thinking before we act, we can think of a traffic light. Red means this, yellow means this, and green means this
Red = Stop
Yellow = Think
Green = Go
Caylee wants to tell a friend across the room something while his teacher is talking. What should he do?
Wait until the appropriate time to socialize and pay attention to the teacher in the meantime.
Michael really wants to tell his teacher something and is getting impatient. He wants to yell it out, but recognizes that it'd be disruptive and disrespectful. He raises his hand and is called on a minute later.
Michael did not disrupt the class, was patient, and was able to share what he wanted and was listened to.
How many bones are in the human body?
206
I want to yell out the answer in class so the teacher will pay attention to me. But instead, I should...
Raise my hand and wait to be called on. I will not get in trouble and I will be listened to.
Before I do something I should ______________ the options for benefits and risks.
weigh, consider, think of
Jason is playing video games when his dad tells him to turn off the game and do his homework. What's the best decision?
Jason should do as he is told. He may have the opportunity to play video games after homework.
Jose is hungry and is anxious to get his lunch. He's so hungry that he cuts in line to the front.
Other students get upset and Jose is sent to the back of the line. Had he waited patiently, he would've gotten his food sooner rather than being sent to the back.
What is the largest known land animal?
African elephant
I want to talk and play with my friend in line, but instead I should...
Follow directions and be respectful. Play with fidgets, be patient, use self-control.
I should strive to ________________ before I act and make good decisions
think
Allison is having trouble paying attention in class and wants to fidget with items at his desk, even though they are noisy and disruptive. Is this appropriate?
No. Allison should do her best to pay attention as this is valuable information and playing would be disruptive and get her in trouble.
Ashley is playing video games when her dad tells her to turn it off after this round. Ashley plays another round and lies to her dad about it. Her dad finds out she lied.
Her video game privileges are revoked. Had she respected his request to end the game after that round, she would've been able to play more and not have it taken away. Now she can't play at all.
What color is the sunset on Mars?
blue
I want to lie about having finished my homework so I can go play video games. Instead, I should...
Do my homework and be able to play video games after without being afraid of being caught lying or having unfinished work.
I should be respectful to rules and not go against them because I don't agree, or because I'd rather do something else. I recognize how disrespecting rules and others would be hurtful. This is an example of...
Self-control and empathy
Chris is walking through the courtyard when he sees a friend. He should be headed back to class, but would rather hang out with his friend instead. What should he do?
He should head back to class. He will see his friend later and will get in trouble for not returning to class.
Mary was told to put her fidgets away and prepare to pay attention to the teacher. However, she secretly takes a small fidget and plays with it under her desk. She is not paying attention in class. What is the outcome?
Her teacher sees that she is disrespecting the classroom rules and her request, and now her fidget is taken away and she no longer can play with it even during designated free time or when fidgets are allowed.
How many bones does a shark have?
Zero!