True or False: We should respect our differences with other people.
True
True of False: Taking a brief break from work in class can be a positive coping strategy if you get back on task quickly.
True
What are two negative coping strategies?
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What are three expected behaviors you have learned to use at school this year?
Answers Vary (Raise my hand, don't shout out, no running in the halls, be kind to others, listen to my teachers, etc.)
What are two ways to help out your friends/classmates?
Listen to them, help them with a question, show them you care, etc.
What are three unexpected behaviors?
Not listening to teachers, not following directions, shouting out, disrupting my classmates, being mean to others, not doing my homework, etc.)
If the class material is challenging for me what should I do?
Ask for help, meet with my teachers during advisory, not give up, etc.
True or False: When you are angry ignoring your teacher is a positive coping strategy.
False
What are two ways to show your teachers you care?
Be respectful, listening to directions, show expected behaviors, do your classwork, etc.
What are three positive coping strategies?
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How can finding our similarities be helpful to us?
It can help us relate to other people, build relationships, build comfort with others.
An example of negative self-talk is "I can't do this." Why is it important to try not to use these phrases?
It can discourage ourselves, it can lower our self-esteem, it can make us fearful of trying or learning something new, etc.
What are two positive self talk statements you can tell yourself to help you at school?
"I can do this." "I am knowledgeable." "I have good supports and teachers around me who can help." "I am capable." "I am able to learn new things." etc.
At the beginning of next year, how can you begin to build positive relationships with your teachers?
Display expected behaviors, start conversations with them, follow their directions, ask them a question to get to know them, etc.
What is something you can do to help with any worries you have about 7th grade?
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