It is SO HOT outside at recess. What is inside your circle of control? Outside?
Inside- if you are in the sun/shade, drinking water. Outside- how hot it is, if the clouds come out
You want to swing but kids are already on the swing! What is inside your circle of control?
Inside- if you ask the kids to take turns, picking something different; Outside- if kids get to the swings first, if the kids are flexible
Your friends are playing tag. You really want to be it, but they say no. What is in your circle of control?
Inside- if you choose to play, being flexible; Outside- what other kids do
You want to play soccer, but when you join the other kids say, "I don't want you to play!"
Inside- if you choose to play, standing up for yourself, getting a teacher, if you ignore their mean words; Outside- what other kids say or do
Ring ring! Recess has started. All of your classmates break off into groups and pick different things to play. What is inside your circle of control?
Inside- what YOU choose to play, who you choose to play with; Outside- what other kids choose to play or who they choose to play with
