Self-control
What are the three colors we used to talk about self-control
Red, Yellow, and Green
When do you use a coping skill?
When you are feeling sad, mad, frustrated, or upset.
How many sizes of problems can we have?
3
Why is it important to have a social filter?
Because we need to be saying kind things to others.
You are taking a test and there is no talking allowed. You are writing your answers on the paper and your pencil breaks. What could you do?
Raise your hand so the teacher can get you a new pencil
What does RED mean?
Stop what you are doing
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What size of problems are there?
little, medium, big
We described social filters as what kind of candy?
BUBBLE GUM
You rode the bus to school today and on the way in people are pointing and laughing at you. You go into the bathroom and see that you have pink gum all over the back of your pants. What could you do?
Try and get it off...
See if you can get a new pair of pants
What does YELLOW mean?
THINK! Make a good choice
Is a fidget toy a coping skill?
Yes
Do I need assistance with medium problems?
Friends and adults can help
"Come on, let's all play"
Is this okay to say or not okay to say?"
OKAY TO SAY
You wear new shoes to school. Somebody teases you about the shoes and you are feeling sad. What is the problem?
Someone is teasing you about your new shoes.
What does GREEN mean?
GO! Go make a good choice.
Is going for a walk a coping skill?
Yes
You lost a game. What size of the problem is this and why?
Small
"Who stinks?"
Is this okay or say or not okay to say?
NOT OKAY TO SAY
You have been waiting all day for lunch to come because you are starving. Finally class gets over and you get to go to lunch. Except when you go to get to your lunch, it's not there. You probably left it at home. What is the problem?
Your lunch wasn't there when it was time to eat.
Jimmy was running his fingers along the lockers in the hallway. Is his body in control? If not, why is that not ok to do?
No, Jimmy needs to keep his hands by his side.
When does your body know it is calm?
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You are home alone and your microwave starts on fire. What size of the problem is this and why?
"Why does your family wear those weird clothes?"
Is this okay to say or not okay to say?
NOT OKAY TO SAY
You are playing a game. Someone keeps bothering you and getting you upset. You want to hit them or swear at them. What could you do instead?
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