Self Control with Actions
Walking (not running!)
Quiet voices
Hands to yourself
You really want to talk about your weekend but it's math time.
What should you do?
Wait until class is over
Talk at recess or lunch
What is Self Control?
Self-control is the ability to manage your actions, feelings and emotions
When you have a question in class what should you do?
You feel annoyed when a group member is being silly and isn't helping you with y our project.
What should you do?
Get help, ignore, count to 10
What does self control look like?
Students who have outstanding self-control are students who raises their hand to speak, uses kind words, plays fair, takes turns, walks quietly in the hallway, uses their inside voice, respects classroom equipment, and keeps hands & feet to self.
When you are in the cafeteria - What should your voice level be at?
Quiet just talking to the students at your table
You feel angry when a friend laughs at your artwork.
What should you do?
Count to 10, ignore them, talk it out
Name 3 ways you can control your actions.
No hitting, no pushing, no yelling, remain still, lay your head down, sit down and relax, find a quiet place, stop and think
During work time, you want to get up and talk with a friend.
What should you do?
Keep quiet, sit still, don't interrupt others
Wait until class is over and talk during recess or lunch
You are angry when a friend starts cheating in a game.
What should you do?
Count to 10, relax, talk it out, tell the friend to play fair, ask an adult for help, go back over the rules
Tina calls someone a crybaby who is crying.
Is she using self-control? Why or why not?
No, because she is being mean and name calling.
A friend dares you to trip another friend to make others laugh.
What should you do?
A friend dares you to trip another friend to make others laugh.
What should you do?
Ana feels angry with a friend so she walks away.
Is she using self-control? Why or why not?
Yes, she is walking away to calm down and think about the situation so she doesn't react aggressively.
2 part question: when you win a game, what should you say to your opponent? how should you NOT act after winning?
What is good game... don't gloat or show off