Making Choices
What are the first step in making a choice?
What is know what the options are.
Name one healthy snack.
What is Fruit, veggies, yogurt, etc.
What do we use money for?
What is to buy things we need or want.
What do you say when you walk into a store and need help?
What is ask politely: “Excuse me, can you help me?”
How often should you brush your teeth?
What is twice a day.
If you don’t like a choice you made, what can you do next time?
What is try again or make a different choice.
Why is drinking water good for you?
What is it keeps you healthy and gives you energy.
If you buy a snack for $2 and give the cashier $5, how much change should you get back?
What is $3.
What should you do before crossing the street?
What is stop, look both ways, and wait for it to be safe.
What’s one way to calm down if you feel upset?
What is take deep breaths, count to 10, talk to someone, etc.
What’s an example of a small, everyday choice?
What is choosing what to wear, what to eat, or what game to play.
Name one way to exercise.
What is walking, dancing, stretching, basketball, etc.
What is a budget?
What is a plan for how to spend and save money.
Name one place in the community where you can go for fun.
What is a park, library, bowling alley, movies, etc.
Why is taking a shower important?
What is to stay clean and healthy.
Why is it important to stop and think before choosing?
What is so you can make the best decision.
How many hours of sleep do most adults need?
What is about 7 - 9 hours.
Name one thing that is a need and not just a want.
What is food, water, clothing, shelter.
When you ride the public bus, what do you need to have ready?
What is bus pass or money for the fare.
If you feel sick, what should you do?
What is tell someone or go see the doctor.
What are the three steps to making a choice?
What is Stop – Think – Choose.
Why is it important to wash your hands before eating?
What is to stay clean and healthy.
What should you do before you buy something expensive?
What is think about if you can afford it and if you really need it.
Why is it important to follow rules in the community?
What is to stay safe and respectful.
What does “self-care” mean?
What is taking care of your body, mind, and feelings.