Manners
Eating with our mouths closed is an important manner. Why?
Shows respect for others, other people may feel "grossed out" to see food in your mouth, it shows maturity, food won't fall out of your mouth.
true or false, all anger is a bad thing
false, anger can motivate people to do something good.
Think before you _______
ACT or SPEAK
If you have something to say in class, you should______
raise your hand, not blurt out.
What should you do if you have something to say but your parents are talking?
be patient, don't interrupt
If someone gives you something that you asked for, you should say "____"
thank you
True or false: It is a good idea to calm down before you confront someone you are angry with.
True. This will give you time to think about the best way to express yourself and how to solve the problem.
A healthy way to express your anger: A. Run around the track B. Kick a soccer ball C. play kickball D. All of the Above
D.
What is an advantage of having self-control at school?
learn more, won't get in trouble, more friends
What is the polite thing to do when someone new comes to your house?
Welcome them, smile, show mature behavior
If someone thanks you, you should say "_____"
you're welcome
What happens to our bodies when we get angry? What are the signs that we are angry? Name 2 signs
face turns red, body tense, fists ball up, voice gets louder, etc. etc.
How could you express your feelings using "I statements" A. I felt angry when you took my book, because it belongs to me. I want you to give back my book. B. I will just laugh at her. C. I don’t care what she thinks. D.It is okay that he hit me.
A.
What is the connection between self-control and peer-pressure?
self-control allows you to say no when pressured.
What should you do if you want to play with what your brother or sister is playing with?
wait your turn, ask to join
If you make a mess, before doing anything else you should_____
clean it up
Name two things that make you angry.
friends calling you names, mom telling you to clean room, etc. etc.
What is a good response to calm down anger? A.Kick the wall B. Throw things. C. Yell at or hit your brother D.None of these are good responses to calm down anger.
D
What can you do if you are starting to feel out of control at school?
ask to go get water to calm down, take deep breathes, tell the teacher how you feel
What is the appropriate thing to do if you have to burp at the dinner table?
try not to, but say "excuse me", if you do.
2 part question: when you win a game, what should you say to your opponent? how should you NOT act after winning?
good game... don't gloat or show off
What are two consequences of expressing your anger in bad ways?
fighting, not making friends, getting in trouble
Being flexible helps you to see difficult situations not as PROBLEMS but as ________
Challenges
Feeling bored, low motivation, sick or tired are symptoms of what zone of regulation?
Blue zone
Bonus- What can you do to get back to the green zone?
How does having self-control make life easier at home?
Less arguing with parents and siblings, parents see you as more mature and responsible, parents will better understand what you are asking for/why you feel upset, better able to work through problems, can get your homework done first (which means more time to play afterwards)