Your teacher tells you to sit at your desk, but you don't want to. What should you do?
Sit at your desk even if you don't want to! That is being a respectful listener to our teacher.
How do you know if kids are feeling annoyed with you? Tell us and show us what it might look like.
The way they look at you and their body language.
Your teacher gives a direction, but you didn't hear her because you were distracted. What should you do?
Look around the rooom to see what your classmates are doing, ask a friend, or raise your hands and ask for the direction to be repeated.
How would your classmates feel if you start walking around the room when everyone is supposed to be sitting on the carpet?
They might feel annoyed, confused, frustrated, or distracted because you are not listening to the teacher.
What are some thoughts or feelings that others may have if you are whining and arguing with the teacher in class?
They might feel uncomfortable, nervous, or annoyed. They might think that you are being disrespectful or unkind.
Name 2 things that you can do to be kind to a friend.
Ask them to play, help them, give them a compliment, listen to them, etc.
You want to play soccer with some kids at recess. How can you let them know you are interested?
Stand close to them and ask if you can play.
Name 2 things your teacher expects from kids in class.
Raise their hand, walk their feet, wait their turn, keep their hands and feet to themselves, etc.
You are playing a game at recess and the other kid wins, what should you do?
Congratulate him/her and say nice game!
Someone calls you a mean name at recess. Should you call them a mean name back? Why or why not?
No. If you call them a mean name back it will not solve the problem, but could make the problem bigger.
Your best friend cannot find his backpack and is very upset. What should you do?
Offer to help him look for it or cheer him up by saying something kind to him. If he is really mad, you should give him some space to cool off.
Another classmate stands too close to you in line and it is bothering you. What should you do?
Ask them politely to move back a little or to give you some space. You can also move to another spot in line. We should not push or whine!
Your teacher gives you a special job, but it is not the job you wanted. What should you do?
Do the job your teacher asks you to do, even if it is not the one you wanted. This is showing that you are a respectful listener.
Name 2 things you can do to calm your body down.
Take deep breaths, ask for a break, go for a walk, get a drink of water, talk about it, draw, etc.
Listen first and then follow the directions: Take 3 deep breaths
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Listen first and then follow the directions: jump 2 times, spin one time and touch your nose.
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