Goals & Values
A fundamental belief a person has that guides their choices, behavior, and habits; Traits that are important to you, etc.
What does it mean to be organized?
things are in their place, in order, not cluttered, etc.
What is self-advocacy?
Speaking up for yourself and your needs; Knowing your rights and responsibilities; Knowing how and whom to ask for help
What is self-care?
Taking care of yourself; Attending to your physical health, emotional health, and relationships; Living life as your best self
Which of your classmates hates frogs?
Name three examples of a value
Acceptance, Accuracy, Achievement, Adventure, Attractiveness, Authority, Autonomy, Beauty, Caring, Challenge, Change, Comfort, Commitment, Compassion, Contribution, Cooperation, Courtesy, Creativity, Dependability, Duty, Ecology, Excitement, Faithfulness, Fame, Family, Fitness, Flexibility, Forgiveness, Friendship, Fun, Generosity, Genuineness, Growth, Health, Helpfulness, Honesty, Hope, Humility, Humor, Independence, Industry, Inner Peace, Intimacy, Justice, Knowledge, Leisure, Loved, Loving, Mastery, Mindfulness, Moderation, Non-Conformity, Nurturance, Openness, Order, Passion, Pleasure, Popularity, Power, Purpose, Rationality, Realism, Responsibility, Risk, Safety, Self-Acceptance, Self-Control, Self-Esteem, Self-Knowledge, Service, Simplicity, Solitude, Spirituality, Stability, Tolerance, Tradition, Virtue, Wealth, World Peace, [any other three values]
Name two things you would write in your school planner/calendar
due dates, test dates, class schedule, study time, events, to-do list, study plan, etc.
Who can you go to for support in high school?
Teacher, principal, counselor, psychologist, social worker, nurse, friend, parents, etc.
Name one self-care strategy
[Any example of a healthy or positive activity]
Which of your classmates wants to be a video game designer when they grow up?
Boris
We used the acronym SMART to describe the 5 characteristics of a good goal. What does the M in SMART goals stand for?
Measurable
Name something that is NOT helpful for you when you study
Distractions (phone, other people around), being in a messy area, laying in bed while studying, not having enough time, extra noise
What is one method you could use to resolve a conflict?
Compromise, agreement, agree to disagree, friendly rivalry/leave it to chance, seek guidance from an adult, make a deal, 4 step problem solving model, etc.
Intense Exercise
Which of your classmates has 8 siblings?
Janely
We used the acronym SMART to describe the 5 characteristics of a good goal. What does the S in SMART goals stand for?
Specific
Name something that is helpful for you when you study
flash cards, listening to music, dedicating time to one subject, sitting at a desk, being in a clean area, practice tests, study guides, etc.
Name a situation where you'd use the DEAR MAN strategy
Engaging in self-advocacy, asking for something you want or need, etc.
We talked about using TIPP to manage stress. What does the P in TIPP stand for?
Paced-Breathing OR Paired Muscle Relaxation
Which of your classmates is color blind?
Matt
We used the acronym SMART to describe the 5 characteristics of a good goal. What does the A in SMART goals stand for?
Attainable OR Achievable
Name one characteristic of an organized backpack
No loose papers, similar items grouped together, no trash inside, everything has a place, etc.
Give an example of how you'd ask a teacher for help in their class using the DEAR MAN strategy or a self-advocacy sentence
Examples:
I'm struggling with ___. Can we find a time to talk about this?
I'm working hard, but I'm still not understanding ___. Can you help me?
I'm not sure what I need. Can you please talk with me?
Can you give me advice about ___?
DEAR MAN:
D: describe (what are the facts?)
E: express (I statement)
A: assert (tell someone what you need)
R: reinforce (how will you reward the other person/saying thank you, etc.)
M: mindfulness
A: appear confident
N: negotiate
Give an example of a grounding technique
[Any example that involves using at least one of the five senses]
Who in the classroom hates mice?
Mr. Koenig