What does "self control" mean?
Having control over the things you say, do, and feel.
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.
Caroline was upset with a friend so she walks away to cool off. Did she use self control? Why or why not?
Yes, she took a break to help her body calm down.
Your brother takes your toy from you. What should you do?
Stay calm, ask for it back, offer to trade him a toy, ask for help.
What can you do to calm down?
Take a deep breath, count to ten, making schedule
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.
What is one thing you can do to help you remember the directions?
Repeat the directions in your head, vizualize the steps, write them down, point to the objects that relate to the directions (e.g. folder and pencil)
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.
Listen first and then follow the directions: Take 3 deep breaths
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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.
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.
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.
It is important to stop and think before we act. What color on the stop-light tells us to "stop"?
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Ramon was raising his hand, but his teacher wasn't calling on him. So he yelled out, "teacher, teacher, pick me, pick me!!" Did he use good self-control?
No. He should have waited quietly until he was called on.
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.
How can you calm down if you feel really angry in the classroom?
Take deep breaths, ask for a break, go for a walk, get a drink of water
Follow these directions: Touch your nose then your head.
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Show us "Take 5 Breathing"
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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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You are playing a game at recess and the other kid wins, what should you do?
Congratulate him/her and say nice game!
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.
Show us what good self-control looks like when you line up at the door.
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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.
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!
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.
Listen first, then follow these directions: clap 3 times, stomp 3 times, and jump 2 times
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What are 2 things that you can do to be kind to your teacher?
Listen, be polite, raise your hand, offer to help, clean up your mess, etc.
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.
When you are listening in class, what should you do with your eyes, ears, mouth, and body?
Eyes watching, ears listening, mouth quiet, body calm.
If you forget the directions in class, what can you do?
Look at your classmates, ask a friend, raise your hand and ask for the teacher to repeat the direction.
Listen first and then follow these directions: If you like bananas jump up and down. If you do not like bananas stomp your feet.
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