True or False
Self control is managing (being in control of) your thoughts, feelings, and actions.
True!
Your mom is yelling at you to do chores but you just want to finish one part of your show. What can you say?
Good answers include:
-Telling your mom the time that you will be done and will start the chores
You're doing your work and your pencil lead breaks.
What are your choices?
Good answers include:
-Asking quietly for another from your classmate
-Sharpening it
-Raising your hand to ask for a new one
It's Spooky Season! What horror movie has features a red balloon and a sewer?
IT
Name 2 teachers that can help you at school:
[Teacher decides if you get points]
It is impossible for someone to lick their elbow
True!
One of your classmates is goofing off and your teacher is threatening the whole class with a quiz if he doesn't stop. What is a way that you can respectfully communicate with your classmate to stop?
Examples:
"We all are working to get better. I feel frustrated when I don't think everyone is working to that goal."
"I take a break when I feel like I am not ready. Is that what you need before we can move on?"
When is it the hardest for you to use self-control?
Good answers include:
-When you are experiencing intense emotions making it hard for you to slow down your thinking
-When you have pressure from others
-When it's a problem that you care about a lot
TikTok is based in which country?
China
What animal is the largest land mammal?
Polar bear
True or False? You have to practice using self-control to become good at it.
True! We will practice self-control through games and scenarios this year.
Your teacher keeps reminding you to sit down but other students are walking around too. You are getting very annoyed that you are the only one getting called out. You want to shout out. What can you do to calm down?
Good answers include:
-Worry about yourself. If you are doing what you are supposed to, you won't be called out
-Take a deep breath or clench your fists to slow down your reactions
-Ask to step outside for a moment
A compromise is one way to resolve a conflict. What is an example of a compromise?
Good answers include:
-Each person gets part of what they wanted
-Each person agrees on something together
-Suggesting do one of the things now and the other thing later
Name two Pokemon that start with the letter "P"
Pikachu, Pigeotto, Poliwhirl...
What is the hardest natural substance in the world?
Diamonds
Conflicts are always started by one person.
False. In order for there to be a conflict, two people must engage in the argument. If one person declines to engage, it helps the conflict resolve.
Your teacher is having a conversation with you about your behavior but you feel self-conscious because other students are listening:
Which is a respectful way to communicate:
1. "I am ready to move on. I will be respectful and responsible for the rest of class."
2. "I already know all this. Leave me alone."
Number 1.
You told the teacher what it is they are looking for.
You have a substitute in class. Several of your classmates are talking loudly and moving around the classroom and the substitute is asking them to stop. What can you do to resist goofing off and stay focused?
-Thinking about the outcome if you choose to join in.
-Thinking about how you would explain your behavior to your parent or a younger sibling if you joined in
-Acting on way to "reset" your mind so you can get back to being focused.
What company owns the video game streaming service, Twitch?
Amazon!
How many months old is a 13 year old?
156 months old
Peer pressure is something we can choose to follow.
True! Peer pressure is an INFLUENCE on our actions but it does not determine what we do.
Why is respectful communication important to learn?
Good answers include:
-Helps you handle problems responsibly
-Makes people like you
A student at recess keeps trash talking you when you are playing football. You feel yourself getting more angry. What can you do to calm down?
Good answers should include examples of:
Positive self-talk
Using a coping strategy like taking deep breaths
Which individual user has the most subscribers on YouTube?
PewDiePie!
Can you name at least 4 cities that start with the letter "C" in 15 seconds?
[Teacher decides if you get it.] Chicago, Cleveland, Charleston, Cambridge, Cincinnati