In the classroom
Focus on themselves, tell the teacher so they dont get wrapped up in Mikes mess, politely and calmly encourage mike to correct his behavior.
Your guardian tells you that after 8pm it needs to be quiet in the home. Why do you think they have this expectation?
Parents/guardians need quiet time after working all day, kids need quiet time to help transition to sleep, to be respectful, because it is nice to have a calm home
When walking in the hall, Cindy sees a 20 dollar bill fall out of the pocket of someone in front of her. She thinks about what she could buy with it, but then thinks about how the person might feel when they realize they dont have the money and how it might impact their life. What is she doing?
Empathizing with the other person
“The obstacle is the way.” — Marcus Aurelius
The way to achieve anything is filled with challenges. Avoiding the challenge is avoiding the reward.
You did not get a lot of sleep last night and you're in your last period for the day. You are falling asleep in class. What should you do?
Ask teacher if you can stand up, ask if you can get water, try your best to stay awake, ask for a break
your guardian takes away your phone because you are misbehaving in school. Is that a fair consequence? Why?
They purchased the phone and can take it away if you dont deserve it. The phone is a PRIVILIGE not a right. It will remind you to think about consequences in the future.
Amy sees a group of girls being mean to a new boy. the new boy struggles to stand up for himself. What should amy do?
sit/stand next to the new boy, start a conversation with the new boy, tell the girls to stop it, tell the teacher
“The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
You are the sum of your choices.
You are angry because your teacher does not understand your answer to her question. You are not wrong, but youre answer is a bit confusing. What can you do so that you dont lose your temper?
Guardians decided to help you do a dopamine detox. They put all electronics in the attic. What can you do when you get bored? YOU CANT GO OUTSIDE.
color, draw, write a story, read, do a puzzle, board game, talk with family members, clean, make a snack, exercise, reorganize the room. meditate, learn something, do homework
Mike chose not study for the math test and doesnt know what to do now that its time to take the test. He looks to his left and sees Gilberts answers clearly. What should Mike do and why?
focus on himself and accept the consequences of his actions.
“Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.” — Charles R. Swindoll
You will experience suffering/challenges. You can choose how you respond.
Fred feels himself starting to get impulsive. What should he do? and why?
ask for a break, ask for water, ask to go to the bathroom, ask for a fidget, doodle while listening to teacher
You see your guardian working, cooking, cleaning, helping raise you and your siblings. What is something you can do to be supportive?
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You broke the TV because you were being impulsive. You know if you come clean you will get all of your privileges taken away for a long time. You can easily blame it on your dog or little sister. Why should you not lie?
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“I think, therefore I am.” — René Descartes
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