Self Control
What is self control?
Being in control of your thoughts, words, and actions.
You and your friends just had a talk with your teacher about goofing off during work time. During silent reading time your friends keep trying to get your attention to laugh and mess around with them. What should you do?
Ignore them
What is a boundary?
A line that divides two things or indicates the limit of something
What is an example of being a good sport?
Being okay with losing
saying encouraging things
putting people up not down
respecting others' ideas
thinking about others' feelings
What is Ms. Sammi's Favorite Color?
blue
Name one way you can show self control in the hallways.
Not running.
Not yelling.
Not jumping up to hit the sign or doorframe.
Walk away and go somewhere else
What are friendship boundaries?
Lines that separate "respectful and fun" actions from "disrespectful and annoying" actions
You friend if nervous about the floor hockey game in PE class. What could you say to him to encourage him?
We got this bro!
This is a team sport, we're in it together and I'm sure you'll do great!
I got your back!
What voice level should we have in the hallways?
0 - 1
Name two ways to show self control in the classroom.
Raise your hand and wait quietly for the teacher to call on you (instead of blurting out).
Not talking to you neighbor when the teacher is teaching.
Not throwing something across the room.
Not taking something from someone without permission.
Your friend likes slap your arm or back when they are joking around with you. They don't mean to hurt you but you don't like when they do it. What could you do?
Tell them to stop
What is an example of a fun joke vs. a mean joke
Teasing them about always wearing shorts even when its cold vs. making fun of their voice when they talk
What are 3 things you can do if you are losing or if you lost to help yourself feel better?
Say some encouraging things to yourself and your teammates to pump up morale
Review the game later so you can learn what to work on more
What is the RES code?
Respect Others
Encourage Good Decisions
Solve Problems
Give an example of "stopping yourself from doing something you know you shouldn't do"
Wanting to run down the hall but knowing you shouldn't so you don't
Your friend usually has strong ideas and likes to decide what you two do together. This frustrates you. What could you do?
Talk it out with your friend and tell them how you feel.
What is an example of playful touching vs. hurtful touching?
A "you got this" tap on the arm" vs. dragging someone to go somewhere with you
Andrew was being a bad sport yesterday - he wouldn't let anyone else have a turn and kept trying to show off. How could he have been a better sport?
Let others have equal opportunity/turns
Think about others' feelings
What is the mascot of the middle school?
Mountain Lions
Give an example of "Thinking before you act"
You accidentally shared something that you promised your friend you would not share with anyone. What should you do?
Apologize
What is an example of friendship togetherness vs exclusion?
Having a special handshake vs telling other people they can't sit with you because they aren't part of your group
Compliment others
Offer to help others who are not as good at something as him
When is the last day of school?