Good choices.
Your parents say that you can't play outside after dark. You are playing with your best friend at the park, and the sun is going down. Your friend says, "No come on, don't leave, we're having fun. Just stay a little longer and then sneak in when you get home, so your parents don't see you.
Tell your friend, "I'm sorry, but I can't do that." Then say goodbye and go home on time.
Should you eat cookies before dinner or wait until after dinner?
Eat cookies.
If someone yells or calls out in class, how does it effect other people?
The other students might feel scared, or nervous.
The other students won't be able to hear the teacher
Name first step to making a good choice.
Stop and ________ about it.
Think about it.
Does my homework have to be perfect?
No, what it's important is that you try. Homework helps your teacher know how to help you
A kid at school stole your snack. Should you hit him, or tell a teacher?
Tell a teacher.
A boy at school dropped his books in the hallway, should you-- help the kid up? or Kick his books while he is down?
Kick his books while he is down.
How does it effect others, if someone makes fun of other kids at school?
The kid being made fun of will feel bad about himself, or sad
The other kids who are watching might feel scared that you might make fun of them
Other kids might not want to be your friend because they think you are mean
The other kid might cry
The other kid might tell a teacher that you are being mean
Name a second step to make a good choice.
Imagine the ______________.
Consequences--- think about what Could happen if you make a certain choice (Imagine it in your mind)
If I try really hard, and follow all my "Good Choice steps" but I still make a mistake...is that ok?
Yes....What's important is that you try your best, and think about how you can help other people with your Good Choices
Which one is the good choice? Do your homework or Go to the movies?
Do your homework.
Someone at your school just made you mad. Should you--- Yell as loud you can? or take a deep breath to calm down?
Yell loud! (Bad Choice)
A kid decides not to not do her homework, how does it effect other people?
It effects the teacher, because-- the teacher won't know how to help her. (they won't know the things she remembers, and the things she doesn't remember)
It might make her parents feel sad, they might think that she doesn't want to learn new things
Name a third step to make a good choice.
Ask yourself- "how will ______ choice will affect other people?"
Ask yourself, "how will MY choice will affect other people?"
At recess, a student in your class comes up to you and says another student is talking about you behind your back. How could you handle this problem respectfully?
Go talk to the person calmly about what is going on or why they are talkign about you. It could be a misunderstanding.
You are feeling bored in class and don't like what the teacher is teaching. Should you-- Sneak out of class or stay in class and draw a picture quietly while you listen?
Stay in class.
There is a new student at your school today. She looks very nervous. Should you--make fun of her? or invite her to sit with you at lunchtime?
Make fun of the new kid. (bad choice)
How does it effect other people if someone tells a lie?
It makes other people feel like they can't trust you
It makes them not want to be your friend
It makes them mad
It might make them feel worried
Name a fourth step to make a good decision.
____ someone else for help.
Ask someone else for help.
How will I know that I made a good choice?
My teacher will smile
My Mom and Dad will smile and be happy
My friends will say "thank you!" They will smile and be happy
Other people will say "Good job!!"
It's time for a quiz at school, you look at your paper and then realize "Oh no, I don't know the answers! Should you---try to sneak a look at your schoolbook to find the answer? Should you try to copy an answer from your neighbor? Or should you- close your eyes and try to imagine your teacher telling you the right answer?
Imagine your teacher telling you the right answer. (Imagine hearing your teacher's voice explaining the right answer)
You are thirsty. Should you drink sugary soda? or drink water?
Sugary soda (bad choice)
How does it effect other people when you make the choice to do your homework?
It makes the teacher feel happy, because they see that you are learning
It helps other students know how to make good choices
It makes your parents happy because they see that you are trying (even when it isn't perfect)
Name a fifth step to make a good choice.
Choose _______.
Choose wisely
A good choice
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You made fun of someone and they foudn out. They are really hurt. How can you fix this situation?
Genuinely apologize. Tell them what you said was wrong and hurtful. Give them a compliment and promise not to make fun of them again.