Lead
You see paper on the classroom floor. What could you do to LEAD by example?
you could pick it up and throw it away.
A classmate falls down on the playground. What can you say or do to show EMPATHY?
Ask if they are okay and offer to help.
You don't understand the directions for your assignment. What should you do?
Ask for help or clarification.
You accidentally bump into someone and knock down their books. How can you REPAIR the situation?
Apologize and help pick up the books.
A classmate does a great job on a project. What could you say to NURTURE them?
Give a compliment or tell them they did a great job.
Your class is lining up, but some students are talking loudly. How can you LEAD?
Get in line quietly and show others what to do.
Your friend looks sad because no one picked them for a game. How might your friend be feeling?
Sad, lonely, disappointed, or left out.
Your friend looks upset, but you don't know why. What could you ASK?
"Are you ok?" or "Do you want to talk about it?"
You hurt a friend's feelings with something you said. What's one step you can take to repair the situation?
Give a sincere apology and try to make things right.
Someone is sitting alone at lunch. What could you do?
Invite them to sit with you, talk with them, or include them.
A new student does not know where to go. How can you LEAD?
Offer to help or show the student where to go.
A student makes a mistake while reading aloud. What would be an empathetic response?
Be patient, don't laugh, and encourage them.
You want to use something that belongs to another student. What should you ask first?
"May I use/borrow it?"
You accidentally break something that belongs to the classroom. What should you do?
Tell the truth, take responsibility, and ask how you can help fix or replace it.
Your classmate says, "I'm terrible at math. I can't do this!" What could you say to NURTURE them?
"Don't give up."
"You can keep trying."
or
"I can help you."
Your friends want to break a classroom rule. What could a good LEADER do?
Make the right choice and encourage friends to follow the rule.
Your friend is upset about something that would not upset you. Should you still show EMPATHY?
Yes. People can have different feelings about the same situation.
Why is it better to ask someone how they feel instead of guessing?
Because we don't always know what another person is thinking or feeling?
Is saying "sorry" always enough to repair a problem?
Yes and no. Sometimes sorry is enough. And sometimes we also need to take action to fix the problem or change our behavior.
How can you NURTURE yourself when you are frustrated or upset?
Examples include taking deep breaths, taking a break, using positive self-talk, or asking an adult or friend for help.
True or False: To be a leader, you have to be the person in charge.
False: Anyone can lead by making positive choices and setting a good example.
What is one way you can show EMPATHY without saying ANYTHING?
Examples include giving someone space, sitting beside them, helping them, smiling kindly, or listening carefully.
You hear two different stories about what happened during recess. What could you do before deciding who's right?
Ask questions and listen to everyone involved.
Two friends have an argument and both are upset. Name TWO THINGS they could do to REPAIR their friendship.
Many different examples, such as listen to each other, apologize, explain their feelings calmly, take responsibility or agree on what to do differently next time.
Your classmate keeps struggling with something even though they are trying hard.
What are two ways you could NURTURE them?
Many different things, such as encourage them, offer appropriate help, listen to them, remind them that mistakes help us learn, or celebrate their effort.