Understanding Self Control and Choices

What is self-control?

• The ability to do whatever you want without thinking

• The ability to manage your emotions and actions

• Ignoring rules and doing things your own way

• Letting others make decisions for you

Which of the following is an example of expected behavior in a classroom?

• Shouting answers without raising your hand

• Listening quietly when someone else is speaking

• Running around the classroom

• Talking over the teacher

What is an unexpected behavior during a group activity?

• Sharing your ideas with the group

• Ignoring your group members and doing your own thing

• Taking turns to speak

• Helping a group member who is struggling

What could be a consequence of not showing self-control?

• Making new friends

• Getting in trouble or facing punishment

• Receiving praise from the teacher

• Learning something new

How can you show respect to others?

• Interrupting them when they are talking

• Listening to them and valuing their opinions

• Ignoring them when they speak

• Laughing at their mistakes

Which of the following is a positive peer interaction?

• Teasing someone about their clothes

• Helping a classmate with their homework

• Refusing to share materials

• Excluding someone from a game

What is a good way to practice self-control?

• Acting on your first impulse

• Thinking before you act

• Ignoring rules

• Doing what your friends do, even if it's wrong

What might happen if you consistently show unexpected behaviors?

• You will become more popular

• You might lose friends or get in trouble

• You will get more opportunities

• You will be praised by teachers

Why is it important to understand the consequences of your behavior?

• So you can avoid responsibility

• So you can make better choices in the future

• So you can blame others for your actions

• So you can do whatever you want

Which of the following is an example of self-control?

• Eating all your snacks at once

• Saving some snacks for later

• Taking someone else's snacks

• Complaining about not having enough snacks