Getting Along/Good Choices
You hear another student talking about something inappropriate and drawing inappropriate pictures. What can you do?
Tell a grown-up that you trust like a teacher, parent, or school counselor.
You just got new glasses and there is a student in your class who is teasing you about them. This hurts your feelings. How can you handle this?
You can tell them how it makes you feel when they make tease you. If it doesn't stop, you can tell a teacher.
You are working in a group in your classroom and one of the people in your group is not doing anything. What should you do?
Remind them that they need to participate, get help from the teacher if they are still not doing their part
Someone on the bus is calling you names every day. This really hurts your feelings. What should you do?
Ignore what you can. Ask them to stop. Sit with friends so you have people around you who are being nice. Tell the bus driver.
Your best friend is starting to spend time with another student in your class instead of you. What should you do?
See if there are ways you can all be friends. Let your friend know you're missing time with them. Recognize that friendships change and it's okay to spend time with different people.
You are playing a game and you both want to go first. What could you do?
Chance, compromise, take turns, negotiate
There are a group of kids on the playground from your class who are playing soccer and they tell you that you can't play because you aren't good enough. How would you handle the situation?
You could go find something else to do. You could talk to them and let them know you don't think this is fair. You could walk away.
You are playing a game with some friends and you win. One of the players is really angry that you won. What should you do?
Watch your words to be sure you're not bragging. Ignore them until they calm down. Remind them it's just a game.
A student in your class was playing in the bathroom when you were in there, and you know that is not allowed. He threatens to hurt you if you tell the teacher. What should you do?
Tell the teacher anyway - if someone is threatening you this isn't safe. You could always write a note to let the teacher know if you're worried about the other student seeing you tell.
You and your friend have not been getting along. What can you do?
Talk to your friend and let them know what's bothering you calmly. Ask a teacher or school counselor for help.
You just got a new haircut, and you're worried that someone might make fun of it. You walk into the classroom and a student laughs and points at you. What should you do?
Ignore them, ask them to stop laughing or ask a teacher for help if they don't stop.
You are part of a reading group for your class. When it is time to discuss the book that you are reading, another class member keeps interrupting you and you are getting mad. What should you do?
Stay calm and tell them that they are making you get frustrated because they keep interrupting. If they don't stop, let a teacher know.
You see one of your friends being made fun of at recess by another student. What should you do?
Be a friend. Go up to your friend and make sure they're okay. Go and tell a teacher.