Category 1
1. Identify the task to be completed.
2. Assign tasks to each person
3. Discuss ideas in a calm, quiet, voice and let everyone share their ideas.
What is Working with Others?
1. Look at the person.
2. Say "Okay."
3. Do what you have been asked right away.
4. Check back.
What is Following Instructions?
1. Ask permission or wait for instructions from an adult before using materials/equipment.
2. Use only the amount/number of materials that you need.
3. Return the materials and equipment to the correct place as soon as you are finished.
What is Appropriate Use of School Property?
1. Look at your teacher.
2. Raise your hand and stay calm.
3. Wait until the teacher says your name.
4. Ask your question.
What is Getting the Teacher's Attention?
1. Look at the person.
2. Ask if he or she has time to help you.
3. Clearly explain the kind of help you need.
4. Thank the person for their help.
What is Asking for Help?
1. Look at the person.
2. Use a pleasant tone of voice.
3. Say "I understand how you feel."
4. Tell why you feel differently.
5. Give a reason.
6. Listen to the other person.
What is Disagreeing Appropriately?
1. Look at the people who are talking.
2. Wait for a point when no one else is talking.
3. Make a short, appropriate comment that relate to the topic being discussed.
4. Choose words that will not be offensive or confusing to others.
5. Give other people a chance to participate.
What is Contributing to Discussions?
1. Listen to the levels of voices around you.
2. Change your voice tone to match.
3. Watch and listen for visual or verbal clues and adjust your voice as necessary.
What is Appropriate Voice Level?
1. Start by keeping your hands to yourself.
2. Keep a respectful amount of space between you and others.
3. Think about your actions and make sure they influence or impact the situation in a positive manner.
What is Treating Others Appropriately?
1. Look at the person.
2. Use a serious, sincere voice.
3. Say "I'm sorry for..." or "I want to apologize for..."
4. Don't make excuses.
5. Explain how you plan to do better in the future.
6. Say "Thanks for listening."
What is Making an Apology?
1. Look at the person who is talking and remain quiet.
2. Wait until the person is finished talking before you speak.
3. Show that you heard the person by nodding your head, saying "Okay" or "That's interesting," etc.
What is Listening?
1. Look at the person.
2. Say "Okay."
3. Stay Calm.
4. If you disagree, ask later.
What is Accepting Criticism or Consequences?
1. Look at the person.
2. Use a calm and pleasant voice.
3. Say, "May I..."
4. Accept the answer calmly.
What is Asking Permission?
1. Look at the situation and the people around you.
2. Know the meaning of words you are about to say.
3. Refrain from using words that will offend people around you or that they will not understand.
4. Avoid using slang, profanity, or words that could have inappropriate meaning.
5. Decide what thoughts you want to put into words and then say the words.
1. Stop.
2. Look at the adult.
3. Listen to the question/response/direction.
4. Say "Okay," and respond with appropriate words.
5. Do what you have been asked right away.
1. Look at your task or assignment.
2. Think about the steps needed to complete the task.
3. Focus all your attention on your task.
4. Stop working only when instructed.
5. Ignore distractions and interruptions from others.
What is Staying on Task?