Stop & Think
You accidentally bump into someone and they say, ‘Watch where you’re going!’
What should you do?
Pause, stay calm, apologize or explain instead of reacting angrily
You’re walking in the hallway and someone bumps into you.
A) Push them back
B) Say “Watch it!”
C) Keep walking or calmly say “Excuse me”
C) Keep walking or calmly say “Excuse me”
You really want to talk to your friend, but the teacher is giving directions.
A) Start whispering
B) Wait until the teacher finishes
C) Pass a note
B) Wait until the teacher finishes
You feel really mad because someone took your seat.
What’s a better way to handle this?
Take a breath, stay calm, ask politely, get help if needed
You blurt out an answer without raising your hand.
What can you do to fix it?
Apologize, stop talking, raise hand next time
Your friend says something annoying during class and you feel like snapping back.
What should you do first?
Pause, take a breath, and think before responding
You forgot your homework and feel embarrassed.
A) Blame someone else
B) Say you forgot and accept the consequence
C) Get mad and shut down
B) Say you forgot and accept the consequence
You want a snack, but it’s almost dinner time.
A) Grab food without asking
B) Wait until dinner
C) Complain loudly
B) Wait until dinner
You feel embarrassed after making a mistake in class.
What can you do instead of shutting down?
Keep trying, laugh it off, remind yourself mistakes are okay
You interrupt someone while they are speaking.
How can you make it right?
Say sorry, let them finish, listen
You really want to shout out the answer because you’re excited.
What’s the better choice?
Raise your hand and wait to be called on
Your friend dares you to do something you know is against the rules.
A) Do it so they don’t make fun of you
B) Walk away or say no
C) Laugh and go along with it
B) Walk away or say no
You’re waiting for your turn in a game, but it’s taking a while.
A) Interrupt and take a turn
B) Be patient and wait
C) Quit the game
B) Be patient and wait
You’re frustrated because you don’t understand your work.
What’s a good way to respond?
Ask for help, take a break, try again calmly
You say something mean because you were upset.
What should you do after?
Apologize, explain feelings calmly, try to make it right
You get a message that makes you upset and you want to send a mean reply right away.
What should you do first?
Stop, reread, wait, and think before replying
You’re frustrated because your work is hard.
A) Crumple your paper
B) Ask for help or take a short break
C) Say “I can’t do this” and quit
B) Ask for help or take a short break
You want to buy something online right away.
A) Buy it immediately
B) Wait a day and think about it
C) Keep refreshing the page and get upset
B) Wait a day and think about it
You’re really excited and want to shout out during a lesson or game.
What should you do to stay in control?
Pause, raise hand, wait your turn
You rush through your work and make a lot of careless mistakes.
What’s a good way to fix this?
Slow down, check work, redo it carefully
You’re losing a game and feel like quitting or yelling.
What should you do instead?
Pause, calm down, and choose a respectful response (keep playing or take a break)
Someone posts something mean about you online.
A) Post something mean back right away
B) Screenshot it, don’t respond immediately, and tell a trusted adult
C) Start arguing in the comments
B) Screenshot it, don’t respond immediately, and tell a trusted adult
You’re working on a project and want it to be done fast.
A) Rush and turn in messy work
B) Take your time and do your best
C) Skip parts to finish early
B) Take your time and do your best
You feel very angry at a friend after an argument.
What’s a smart choice before responding?
Take time to calm down, walk away, think before talking
You react angrily in the moment and regret it later.
What steps can you take to handle it better next time?
Reflect, apologize, plan a better response, use a calming strategy