ACT IT OUT
Act out how you would take responsibility of knowing what the weather is each day when you go to school
Look outside of the window each morning, watch the weather channel, ask a parent, think of appropriate attire to wear (raining=jacket)
My family is responsible for completing my homework.
True of False?
False, it is your responsibility to complete your homework.
What does blaming mean?
It means not taking responsibility for what you have done. Blaming others is an excuse.
Name 1 way to show responsibility.
Doing your homework, handing in library books, studying for a test, going to school, etc.
Imagine your sibling hit you.
What should you do to show you are responsible?
Tell an adult, tell them to stop, use your words
Act out how you would apologize for hurting a friends feelings. What would you say? How would you say it?
Examples: I am sorry that ____ made you upset. I won't say that or do that again. (Show eye-contact, be genuine)
I am in charge of my brain and body.
True or False?
True, only you are in charge of your words and actions.
What is the definition of mistake?
Somethat that was wrong. We all mistakes, and we can learn from them. You have to own it and say "Yep, I did that! Now what can I do to improve my situation?"
Who are you responsible for?
Yourself.
Imagine you are in class and taking a test. You look over and can see a classmate’s paper.
What do you do to show you are responsible?
Keep your eyes on your own paper.
Lets say you got into big trouble at home for hitting your sibling. Act out how you can take responsibility for that action.
If a trusted adult gives me a task, example: do your homework quietly, that really means I should talk with my friends instead.
True or False?
False
It is your responsibility to listen to your parents or a trusted adult.
Define consequence
A result or an effect of an action. Example, you don't do your homework, your consequence is that you don't get to play at recess.
BONUS 100: Are consequences always a bad thing?
What does taking care of your property mean?
Not destroying or losing what is yours. You are responsible for taking care of your things.
Imagine your family at home gave you a list of chores to do before you are allowed to play.
What should you do to show you are responsible?
Do your chores before playing.
Let's say you caught your best friend stealing something from a store.
What would you do?
Explain that we cannot take what is not ours. It is against the law to steal, and if we want something we put pay for it. It is our responsibility to be good citizens. If your friend does not put it back, report it to an adult.
If my teacher sends me to the principal at school because I made an unsafe choice, it is my teacher's fault I am in trouble.
True or False?
False.
It is none's fault but your own. We make our own choices, and can't blame others. Take responsibility.
What is Responsibility?
Being dependable, making good choices, and taking accountability for your actions.
Responsibility is being accountable for what you do, for your actions and behavior. Doing the right thing at the right time, so others can trust and depend on you.
When you choose to make a poor choice, what should your next step be?
Focus on what needs to be done and take responsibility for your actions.
BONUS 100: What is an example of a poor choice you have made and what could you have done differently?
Imagine your friend was being mean to another person.
What should you do to show responsibility?
Tell your friend to stop, defend the other person, tell an adult.
Your teacher gives you a homework assignment that is due the next day, but your favorite TV show has a new episode there is an update on your video game with new cool features.
Act out how you would responsibly handle this situation.
Prioritize what needs to happen in order of importance. Finish your homework assignment first. Once your homework is done then you can play your game and watch TV, but you are responsible for having your classwork done first and foremost.
If my sister hits me at home and I hit her back but my Mom only saw me hit her and not my sister hit me, it is my sister’s fault that I am in trouble.
True or false?
False. You also hit her back.
BONUS 100: What would a responsible choice be to handle this situation
Define "action" or give an example of what an action is
Doing something and not just saying it. An example will be, not just saying you will do your homework, but actually completing it!
Why is it important to take responsibility for bad choices?
Everyone makes mistakes. Every time you make one, it gives you a chance to learn from it.
You will learn, you will make better choices, and your life will be so much more fun!
Imagine you bumped in to someone in the hallway on accident they started yelling at you
What should you do to show you are responsible?
Apologize for bumping in to them and walk away if they keep yelling at you or get a teacher.