Friendship
What is one way to show "responsibility" in a friendship?
being respectful, communicating, keeping your promises, and owning your mistakes...
Name one way you can be responsible in the classroom.
Pick up after myself, make sure I do what is expected, help others, participate, keep the classroom clean...
How do you show responsibility at your house?
By doing chores, keeping my room clean, cleaning up after myself, helping my parents/ siblings
Name some things you could be responsible for yourself at 11/12 years old.
Completing what is expected of you at school/ home without being reminded
Folding/putting away clothes
keeping a clean room/ locker
etc.
You have summer reading to get done- what would be the responsible thing to do?
Don't procrastinate- set a time to read a couple days each week until it is finished.
You broke a promise to a friend, now what would be the responsible thing to do?
be honest about it & apologize
You have been assigned a group project and your partner is not doing any of the work, what would be the responsible thing to do?
1. Talk to your partner about what workload they should be completing on their end.
2. If talking to your partner doesn't help- let your teacher know.
What could you do to help about around the house if one of your parents were not feeling well?
help with siblings, take care of pets, do chores without being asked and maybe do other chores that aren't on your list but you know would be helpful.
Name 2 ways you can show personal responsibility for your own health.
Eat healthy foods, exercise, do something you enjoy that's still active!
You look at the time and realize you have spent 4 hours playing a video game, what would be the responsible thing to do?
You already told one friend you would hangout with them this weekend but another friend that has a pool has invited you to come there instead.. what is the responsible thing to do?
Either suggest you all hangout together or stick with your commitment you made first
How would you demonstrate responsibility if you forgot to bring your assignment to school?
be honest about your mistake and ask to turn it in tomorrow.
You are on your way to a friend's birthday party when you realize you forgot to feed the dog, what's the responsible thing to do?
Let your parents know you forgot right away and tell them you will do it right when you get back home- then set yourself a reminder.
When it comes to personal hygiene, how can we be responsible?
Brush my teeth, shower or take a bath regularly, brush my hair...Its about to get hot outside- full body shower everyday- NO SKIPSIES!
You are going on vacation with your family.. what would be a responsible thing to do to help your parents/yourself get ready to go?
make sure the clothes you want to bring are washed, make a list of things to pack/ needed and cross them off as you pack them yourself!
You see one of your best friends being rude to another student, that student tells the teacher, later you are asked if you saw your friend do anything wrong, what is the responsible thing to do?
You missed three days of school because you were sick, once returning to school what would be the responsible thing to do?
Check schoology and talk to your teacher about making up missing work...
Your Mom said to turn the electronics off because it is time for bed but you only have one more level to play before you beat the game your playing, what's the responsible thing to do?
Ask your mom nicely if you can have a few more minutes to finish the game. If not, follow the rules and finish it next time.
We are responsible for controlling our own emotions, name 2 ways to calm down when you are feeling frustrated.
Count to 10, go to a calm down corner (or a chill spot in your house), read a book, talk to someone you trust...
You are headed to the pool for the day- what would be a few responsible things you could pack yourself?
Sunscreen (to apply and REapply), towel, sunglasses, water/snacks etc.
You are working on homework when a friend calls and invites you over to watch a movie. What is the responsible thing to do?
You are overwhelmed with school work and not sure how you are going to get everything done, what could you do to help you succeed?
make a to do list, reach out to an adult for help, communicate with your teachers!
Do what is expected of you first (chores), be mindful of screen time (set limits/take breaks), get outside.
What would be the responsible thing to do if you hear someone spreading juicy gossip?
What could you do to prevent yourself from becoming a couch potato this summer?
set reachable goals, learn a new skill, create a schedule/ keep a planner to balance fun vs responsibilities, etc.