Self- Care
Why do we need feelings?
They tell us what we need from ourselves and from others.
What is self advocacy?
Self advocacy is the action of representing oneself or one's views or interests
After school your adult at homes tells you to do your homework. You know you have homework but you can do it later. You tell them that you don't have any homework and you go outside to play. (You will do your work later) Later comes and you are tired and rush through it. You do not do a very good job and you don't really learn anything. Your actions show a lack of respect to:
A) The adult at home
B) You
C) Your Teacher
D) Your classmates
E) All of the above
E) All of the above
You are working in a small group and the person sitting next to you is tapping his fingers and stomping his feet.
a) Log off
b) Yell at them to stop
c) ask them politely to stop
What is c
How would you ask them to stop?
True or False: It is kind to roll your eyes at someone while they are talking, they can not see you online anyway
False
Name one consequence of not getting enough sleep.
Difficulty Learning
Give an example of self advocacy
When you speak up for something you need help with.
Respect means following the Golden Rule, What is the Golden Rule?
What is Treat others the way you want to be treated.
since you are home if you have a problem you can't ask the adults at your school for help.
True or False
False
True or false: My choices during the virtual school day affect my learning?
True
Name 2 ways to prevent feeling overwhelmed at school
Keep up with assignments
Attend class
Use a planner
Why is advocacy important?
Self-advocacy means you know your rights and responsibilities, you speak-up for your rights, and you are able to make choices and decisions that affect your life. ... It is important to learn self-advocacy skills because it helps you decide what you want and what is possible for you to expect.
It is ok to insult or make fun of other people as long as they don't hear you.
True or False
What is False
You're having a hard time focusing on your work online. You would.....
a) Un Mute and yell for the class to be quiet
b) sign out of zoom
c) speak with your teacher
C) speak with your teacher
If you need a break, during the lesson, what should you do?
- Ask the teacher in the chat or show a hand signal, take a few minutes with the camera off and come right back!
Comfortable feelings like "happy" and "joyful" are the only important feelings.
False! All our feelings have an important job because they help us fix things that aren't working and learn more about ourselves and others.
How can I practice self advocacy?
Be assertive rather than aggressive
Be direct, stating clearly, firmly and politely.
Take time to listen to others, respecting others point of view
Ask for help when you need it
Acknowledge your mistakes
Name one way you can be respectful to your classmates in a zoom!
Listen, do not interrupt, give compliments, etc
You haven't finished your assignment that is due in 2 days. You know you won't have time to complete the assignment, what do you do?
a) ask for more time?
b) Pretend to be sick and skip school?
c) copy your friends work?
What is a)
How would you ask?
True or False: You should have your screen off and be doing something other than listening while your teacher is talking.
FALSE!
What are ways for you to take care of your own mental health?
ask for help, be nice to yourself, eat healthy, exercise, practice self-care, reach out to teachers, administrators, counselors!
It is disrespectful to tell someone what I need.
True or False
False
Respect is thinking and acting in a positive way about ________ and _________
What is yourself and others
You need a partner to complete a project. But everyone from your school that you know already has a partner, So you.....
a) Tell a classmate that the 2 of you are partners
b) Ask a classmate if they'd like to be partners
c) Don't ask anyone and do all the work yourself
b) Ask a classmate if they'd like to be partners
Virtual Learning means a lot of screen time. What is a strategy you could use to help make sure you can get all of your work done?
Answers will vary.
(brain breaks/take self time outs, movement breaks, checklists, communicate with staff, making lists and keeping your things organized)