Communication Skills
This means listening carefully when someone else is talking.
What is active listening?
This means raising your hand before speaking in class.
What is following classroom rules?
This means thinking before you act.
What is making a good choice?
This is when you take slow, deep breaths to calm your body.
What is deep breathing?
This is when you stop and think before reacting to a problem.
What is thinking before acting?
This is when you speak in a calm, respectful tone instead of yelling.
What is using an appropriate tone of voice?
This is when you come to class with your materials ready to learn.
What is being prepared?
This is when you choose to follow rules even when no one is watching.
What is doing the right thing?
This is when you take a short break to calm down before returning to work.
What is taking a break?
This is when you try to come up with more than one way to solve a problem.
What is thinking of different solutions?
This is when you look at someone while they are speaking to show respect.
What is making eye contact?
This means keeping your hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
What is respecting personal space?
This is when you stop and think about what might happen before making a decision.
What is thinking about consequences?
This is when you use words to explain how you feel instead of acting out.
What is expressing your feelings?
This is when you choose a solution that is safe and respectful.
What is making a good choice?
This is when you wait your turn before speaking in a conversation.
What is taking turns speaking?
This is when you follow directions the first time they are given.
What is following directions the first time?
This is when you walk away from a situation that could get you in trouble.
What is avoiding a bad situation?
This is when you ask a teacher or adult for help when you feel overwhelmed.
What is asking for help?
This is when you listen to the other person’s point of view during a disagreement.
What is understanding others’ perspectives?
This is when you clearly tell someone how you feel using “I” statements instead of blaming.
What are I-statements?
This is when you stay on task and complete your work even if it is challenging.
What is task persistence (or staying on task)?
This is when you choose a safe and respectful solution instead of reacting with anger.
What is making a responsible decision?
This is when you recognize your feelings and choose a safe strategy to calm yourself down.
What is self-regulation?
This is when you solve a problem by talking it out and agreeing on a fair solution.
What is compromise?