Your mom tells you "it is time to do your homework" while you are playing your favorite game. What do you say?
I may be frustrated. but I can ask for 5 more minutes to finish up. If she says no then I say okay and go and do my homework.
What does it mean to have self control?
Being able to calm yourself down appropriately Being able to handle your emotions like an adult
You are at Second Harvest and you see a worker drop a bag of canned goods and they all fall on the floor. What should you do?
Walk over and help them pick it up.
Everybody loses games sometimes. What can you do to show that you are a good sport?
Tell the other person/team good job! Shake their hand Give them a high five
Your mom says to you, "Its time to do your chores". What do you say?
Okay I will get right to it. Or ask for help if I need it .
Name 3 things you can do to help yourself have self control
Take some deep breaths Ask for a break Get a sip of water Go to the bathroom Walk away
Your boss says to you, "I'm sorry we are going to have to cut your hours from 30 to 15 hours per week". What do you say?
I understand, thank you for keeping me.
Name some UNHEALTHY ways to react when you are upset:
scream throw things clam doors call people names flop to the floor hit someone threaten someone
Your boss tells you to "unclog the toilet". What do you say?
You got it!
Since you are all adults, what can happen if you lose self control in public and you are acting dangerously?
You could get arrested
Name something you do at school that is an example of common courtesy
Pick up trash you see on the floor Help your classmates Clean the tables
The teacher is telling you it is time to get off the computer. You start feeling upset inside because you are not ready to get off. What can you do?
Take some deep breaths and get off the computer