What Do You Say?
Role Play: You are in a new mental health group this year. You do not know anyone in the group. How would you start a conversation?
"Hi, my name is _________. What's yours?"
Asking appropriate social questions to get to know them (ex. "What's your favorite movie?," "What music do you like?," What's your favorite color?" etc.)
Name some ways we can show respect to our school and school materials
Using materials appropriately and safely, using materials at the appropriate time, putting materials away when told, asking permission before using materials, letting staff know when materials are broken or missing, cleaning up after ourselves, keeping track of our belongings
Name some expected behaviors we can show in group
Arriving on time, putting PAW away in the correct place, participate in session activities, being kind and respectful towards others, being flexible, asking for help or breaks, advocating for ourselves appropriately, following directions
A friend promised they would sit with you at lunch today, but now they are feeling sick
Small Problem: Students should stay home if they are feeling too sick for school and visits can be rescheduled
Which floors have behavior resource rooms?
2nd floor, 3rd floor, 4th floor
Role Play: You broke something of your teacher's. She does not look happy. What do you say?
Apologize and take accountability
If broken on accident: "I'm sorry for breaking it, I didn't mean to do it."
If broken on purpose: "I'm sorry I was unsafe and didn't respect school materials."
Offer to clean up any mess that was made or help fix it if it's able to be fixed
Name some ways we can show respect while walking in the hallways
Following directions, staying with staff if you're on escort, staying safe, walking to class as directed, being aware of others in the hallway, keeping personal space
Name some expected behaviors we can show in the classroom
Doing our work, following directions, staying on task, accepting feedback calmly and respectfully, raising our hand, asking for help, asking for a break, using kind words, staying safe
You're out in the community with your family. Your mom told you not to bring your phone because she was afraid it would get lost. You brought it anyway, and when you got home, you couldn't find it.
Medium Problem: You probably should not have brought your phone, and may need help in finding it, but this problem is not big because no one is getting hurt.
Name some expected ways we can ask for a break
Raising our hand to get staff's attention, asking "can I take a break please?," using school-appropriate language, staying safe, waiting for staff to find an available break room before exiting the classroom
Role Play: You missed a class yesterday because you had a make-up session. You go to that class today, and you are confused about what the teacher is teaching. What do you say?
"Excuse me, (teacher's name), I had a make-up yesterday and missed class. Could you please help me?"
"Can I finish any missing work during independent study?"
If you're feeling frustrated, you could say "Can I please take a break?" or "Can I go on a walk?"
Name some ways we can show respect when talking to our friends
Using kind words, not talking over the other person, respecting others' opinions, keeping appropriate personal space, respecting others' boundaries, staying safe
Name some expected ways that we can accept feedback
Having a calm voice, using kind words, staying safe, following directions, adjusting our behaviors and interactions as needed
You received your PAW sheet at the end of the class period, and you notice that you got 11 points instead of 12.
Name some ways we can earn all our PAW points
Following directions, doing our work, asking for help, respecting self, respecting others, appropriate personal space, accepting feedback appropriately, etc.
Role Play: You were disruptive in class. You did not listen to staff feedback, so you had to go to resource and did not earn all of your points that class period. What do you say to your teacher when you get back to class?
"I'm sorry for disrupting class"
"I will try better next time"
"Next time, I will ask for help or a break."
Name some ways we can show respect when we go to assemblies, shows, or ceremonies at school
Staying quiet while assembly is happening, being flexible, asking for a break when needed, using quiet fidgets, clapping at the appropriate time
Name some ways we can use school iPads and technology appropriately
Staying on task, following staff's directions, watching school appropriate videos, listening to school appropriate music, waiting until earn time to use iPad for earning
You're out at the mall with friends. You got separated and you don't have a phone to contact them
Medium Problem: You may need to ask for help from an adult working at the mall. You could ask a security guard for help or go to a help desk and have them page your friends with an overheard announcement
Name some coping strategies you can use if a resource room isn't available
Deep breaths, going on a walk, taking a desk break, asking for help, using fidget, listening to music on headphones, stretching, checking if alternate break spaces are available, etc.
Role Play: You and a friend are joking around, but they make a joke that hurts your feelings. What do you say?
"When you say those things, it makes me feel ____________________."
"It hurt my feelings when you said that."
"I don't like it when you say that."
Ask for a break or to check-in with MH staff if needed
Name some ways we can express our feelings respectfully
Using kind words, school-appropriate language, staying safe, not disrupting class, asking for a break, asking to check in with MH or Behavior staff, making truthful statements, not speaking about other students in front of them
Name some expected ways we can respond when we're feeling upset or angry
Asking for help, asking for a break or a walk, using a coping strategy, using a fidget, asking to check in with MH or Behavior staff, staying safe, using kind words and school-appropriate language
You are talking to another student. They are upset and they make a threatening comment towards you
Big Problem: Threats are serious and are a safety concern. You should tell school staff if anyone makes a threat towards you. If it happens outside of school, make sure to tell you parents or guardians.
Name some privileges that are available for students once they reach gold tier
Special field trips, don't have to pay to earn iPad, special fun events and reinforcers, can buy food from Cafe James