Self-Awareness
Accepting Changes
Accepting Feedback
Self-Advocacy
Advocating to Higher-ups
100

What is self-awareness?

a person knowing about himself/herself. Things that you do well. Things you need to improve. Things  you enjoy doing. Things you dislike doing

100

What things may change unexpectedly at school?

Changes in student schedules, changes to what classroom your class is in, you have to sit in a different seart in class, etc.,.

100

What is corrective feedback?

When someone asks you to fix something.

100

What is self-advocacy?

Self-advocacy refers to a person making deliberate or purposeful effort to speak up for his/her needs or ideas.

100

Are teachers and adults always correct?

No! Teachers and other adults are people who make mistakes too.

200

What are abilities? Give an example.

Abilities are things I can do. For example: I can brush my teeth.

200

What things may change unexpectedly at home?

Parents cook something else for dinner, afterschool plans change, your parents may ask you to do a different chore, etc.,.

200

Who might give you fededback?

Teachers, parents, friends and family members.

200

Why is self-advocacy important?

It leads to greater confidence, independence, and life satisfaction. You know yourself better than anyone and can speak up for yourself. 

200

How can we make sure we stick up for ourselves appropriately?

By not yelling, not crying, and not arguing with teachers.

300

What are strengths? Give an example.

Something I am good at. For example, I am good at writing a complete sentence.

300

Why is it important to be able to accept changes?

Things change in life. It can happen at school, work, or home. 

It’s good to know how to calmly accept changes to your routine. When you accept things calmly, it shows others you can be flexible. 

300

Why do we listen to feedback?

We listen to feedback to try our best, be a good worker and to learn new things.

300

Where might you have to self-advocate?

At school, at home, at a job, etc.,.

300

What can you say if a teacher tells you to do something, but you think you're supposed to do something different?

Ms./Mr. _____ told me to _______.

400

What are challenges? Give an example.

Something that is hard for me to do. For example, studying for a big test.

400

What do you think would happen if you are not calm when something changes?

If you are not calm, people may be less likely to help you find a compromise you're happy with.

400

How do we show others we are listening to their feedback?

By using a calm voice, having a calm body, and showing a calm face.

400

How can we make sure we advocate appropriately?

By using a calm voice, having a calm body, showing a calm face and calmly explaining why your need is important.

400

What can you say if a teacher still doesn't understand or thinks they are right?

Can we talk to Ms./Mr. _____ and figure it out?

500

Why is self-awareness important?

Self-awareness forms the foundation for personal growth, effective decision-making, and healthy relationships.

500

What can I say when I want things to stay the same?

Instead of _____, can I ______ ?

500

What are some examples of responses you could say after receiving feedback?

Okay, No problem, Alright, Yes, etc.,.

500

Give an example of a time where you need to self-advocate.

Ex: Asking to move to the front row when you can't see the board.

500

Ms. Shay told you that you can go to the bathroom. Ms. Madeline stops you in the hallway and asks you to go back to class. How could you advocate?

Ms. Shay told me I can go to the bathroom.