BEING RESPONSIBLE
What does it mean to be responsible?
Doing what you are supposed to do and taking care of your responsibilities (duties).
Before making a choice, what should you think about?
What could happen because of my choice?
What should you do when a safe adult gives you a direction?
Stop, look, listen, and follow the direction.
You have a problem. What is one thing you can do before reacting?
Stop and calm yourself down.
You finish using a classroom item. What should you do?
Put it back where it belongs.
Your teacher tells you to put your supplies away. What should you do?
Put the supplies away without arguing or refusing
Someone makes you angry. What is a better choice than hitting?
Stay calm, use an appropriate response, ask for help, or take a break.
Your teacher says, "Please put your pencil away." You don't want to. What should you do?
Follow the direction appropriately.
Two kids want the same toy. What is one appropriate solution?
Take turns, share, trade, or ask an adult for help.
You are running late and missed part of the teacher's directions. What should you do?
Ask appropriately for the directions you missed instead of guessing or ignoring the task.
You accidentally break something that belongs to someone else. What is the responsible thing to do?
Tell an adult what happened, take responsibility, and help fix the problem if possible.
You really want to play, but it is time to do your schoolwork. What is the good choice?
Complete the work first and then use your earned/free time appropriately.
What can you say if you don't understand a direction?
"Can you please explain that again?" or "I need help."
Someone cuts in front of you in line. What could you do instead of pushing them?
Use respectful words, let it go, or ask an adult for help.
You know your friend is about to make a choice that could get both of you in trouble. What should you do?
Make your own good choice and encourage your friend to make a safe and responsible choice.
You forgot to bring your homework to school. What is a responsible response?
Tell the teacher the truth and accept the consequence instead of making up a story.
Two choices are available: one may get you in trouble and one helps you reach your goal. What should you consider?
The possible consequences of each choice.
Your teacher gives you a direction, but you disagree with it. What is an appropriate response?
Follow the direction and appropriately ask to discuss it later, or respectfully say you disagree if appropriate.
You are becoming frustrated with an assignment. What are two appropriate choices?
Ask for help or appropriately request a break.
You make a mistake and nobody saw you do it. What is the responsible thing to do?
Be honest, admit your mistake, and help fix the problem.
You notice that the classroom floor is messy, but nobody told you to clean it. What could a responsible student do?
Pick up the mess or ask an adult what they would like you to do.
Why can making a good choice be difficult sometimes?
Good choices do not always give us what we want immediately, but they can lead to better outcomes later.
You are given a direction you don't like. What is the difference between disagreeing appropriately and refusing?
Disagreeing appropriately uses respectful words and behavior; refusing means not following the direction or responding inappropriately.
You made a poor choice. What can you do to make the situation better?
Stop the behavior, accept responsibility, apologize when appropriate, and make a better choice next time.
Is being responsible only about following rules?
No. Being responsible also means making safe choices, taking care of yourself and others, completing your responsibilities, being honest, and fixing mistakes.