Responsible Skills
Respectful Skills
Tell me the Steps
Describe what this "Looks Like"
Responsible, Respectful, or Safe
100

1. Look at the person.

2. Say ‘Okay.’

3. Do what you’ve been asked right away.

4. Check back.

Following Instructions

100

1. Look at the teacher.

2. Raise your hand and stay calm.

3. Wait until the teacher says your name.

4. Ask your question.

Getting the Teacher's Attention

100

What are the steps for?

Greeting Others.

1. Look at the person.

2. Use a pleasant voice.

3. Say ‘Hi’ Hi or ‘Hello.’

100

What does "Safe" look like on the bus?

  • Face forward

  • Sit and stay in seat

  • Keep hands, feet and other objects to yourself

100

Keep your hands and objects to yourself.

Safe

200

1. Look at the person.

2. Use a pleasant voice.

3. Listen to what the other person says.

4. When there is a break in the conversation, ask a question or share your thoughts.

Having a Conversation

200

1. Listen to the level of the voices around you.

2. Change your voice to match.

3. Watch and listen for visual or verbal cues and adjust your voice as needed.

Appropriate Voice Tone

200

What are the steps for?

Accepting No.

1. Look at the person.

2. Say ‘Okay.’

3. Stay calm.

4. If you disagree, ask later. 

200

What does "Respectful" look like in the Cafeteria.

  • Use indoor voice level

  • Use school appropriate language

  • Follow adult directions

  • Use table manners

200

Keep your eyes and ears on the speaker.

Respectful
300

1. Identify the task to be completed.

2. Assign tasks to each person.

3. Discuss ideas in a calm, quiet voice and let everyone share their ideas.

4. Work on tasks until completed.

Working with Others

300

1. Look at the person.

2. Ask the person if they have time to help you.

3. Clearly explain the kind of help you need.

4. Thank the person for helping

Asking for Help

300

What are the steps for?

Accepting Criticism or a Consequence.

1. Look at the person.

2. Say ‘Okay.’

3. Stay calm.

300

Describe proper bathroom behavior.

Do your business, don't distract others.

Wash your hands with soap.

Keep water in the sink.

Throw paper towel in trash can.

300

Be prepared for instruction and give your best effort.

Responsible.

400

1. Look at your task or assignment.

2. Think about the steps needed to complete the task.

3. Focus all of your attention on the task.

4. Stop working only when instructed.

5. Ignore distractions and interruptions from others.

Staying on task

400

1. Let the other person use the item first.

2. Ask if you can use it later.

3. When you get to use it, offer it back to the other person after you have used it.

Sharing Something

400

What are the steps for?

Making an Apology.

1. Look at the person.

2. Use a serious, sincere voice.

3. Say ‘I’m sorry for... or ‘I want to apologize for.’

4. Explain how you plan to do better in the future.

5. Say ‘Thanks for listening.’

400
What does "Respectful" look like in the hallways.

Respect other classrooms by using quiet voices.

Hold the door for others.

400

Complete and turn in your homework, on time.

Responsible.

500

1. Look at the person who is talking and remain quiet.

2. Wait until the person is finished talking before you speak.

3. Show that you heard them by nodding your head, saying ‘Okay,’ ‘That’s interesting,’ etc.

Listening

500

1. Look at the person.

2. Use a calm and pleasant voice.

3. Say ‘May I...’

4. Accept the answer calmly.

Asking for Permission

500

What are the steps for?

Disagreeing Appropriately.

1. Look at the person.

2. Use a pleasant voice.

3. Tell why you feel differently. I feel...

4. Give a reason.

5. Listen to the other person.

500

Your friend comes to lunch and your table is full, so they sit at a different table.  

You want to sit next to them, so when can you move?

You may not change your seat once you are seated.

500

Use and appropriate voice level and avoid distracting others.

Respectful