SUCCESSFUL STUDENT
Name two ways to show you are listening to others
Eye contact, closed mouth, body facing the person, hands and feet still
Name two examples of problems 3rd graders might have
Friendship problems, not knowing how to do an assignment, arguing with a sibling, too many after school activities
Name two qualities of a good friend
Nice, honest, fun, respectful, trustworthy, inclusive
Name two ways you calm yourself down when you are stressed
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Why is it important to set goals?
Helps us grow, we can achieve great things, motivation
Mistakes are important and they help us learn. Explain how mistakes help us learn.
We learn what we did wrong, we can try harder next time, we learn the right answer, helps our brain grow
You got someone out in gaga but they aren't getting out. What do you do?
Let it go, play something else, help them learn the rules
If you and your friend disagree, what should you do?
Rock paper scissors, talk it out, move on, listen to their point of view
Why is it important to calm yourself down when you are stressed?
Helps you feel better, relaxes your brain and body, helps you to get unstuck
Share about a time you set a goal
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What should you do if you are working on an assignment and you don't know what to do?
Ask a friend, ask the teacher, look around the room to see what others are doing, re-read the directions
You can't find your homework that you spent a long time on. It seems like you can't find it anywhere. What do you do?
Look again, ask a friend, talk to someone at home, retrace your steps, talk to your teacher
How can we show acceptance to those that are different than us?
Include them, get to know them, smile, show kindness
If you are stressed about a test, what are three ways you can feel less stressed?
Take deep breaths, take a break, positive self talk, re-read the questions, study, ask for help
How does someone know if they are on track to achieving a goal?
Measuring it as they go
Name two ways to stay focused in class
Listen to the teacher, don't play with things, take notes, don't talk to friends
What does it mean to have a growth mindset?
Growing your brain, power of yet, looking for positives, learn from mistakes and don't give up
If someone is eating something you've never seen before, what should you say/do?
That looks good, what is that? What are some of your favorite foods?
What do the words "coping skills" mean?
Things that you to do feel better when you are stressed, upset, worried, mad
Give an example of a realistic goal for a 3rd grader?
Improve handwriting, read more chapter books, get better at multiplication
At the beginning of the year we read "Hunter and his Amazing Remote Control". Name at least 3 buttons that Hunter put on his remote
Rewind, fast forward, channel changer, zap, coach, pause, slow motion and way to go
How can a problem be turned into an opportunity?
You can look at the problem as an opportunity to grow and become better at something
What was the message of the book "Adrian Simcox Does Not Have a Horse"
It's better to be kind than right
What are 5 coping strategies you learned about in this class?
Journaling, drawing, breathing, exercise and positive affirmations
What does SMART goal stand for?
Specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, timely