Self-Regulation

What should you do if someone accidentally bumps into you in the hallway?

• Yell at them to be careful

• Bump them back

• Ignore it or politely say, “Excuse me”

• Tell your friends about it and stay angry all day

If you’re feeling overwhelmed in class, what is the BEST strategy to help you self-regulate?

• Walk out without saying anything

• Ask the teacher for a short break

• Yell at your classmates to stop talking

• Put your head down and ignore everyone

A classmate makes a joke that you don’t find funny. What is the most respectful response?

• Laugh anyway

• Tell them their joke was dumb

• Say, “I didn’t really get that, but okay”

• Walk away angrily

When you're frustrated with a difficult assignment, what should you do first?

• Rip up the paper

• Ask for help or take a deep breath

• Leave the classroom

• Complain to your friends

What does it mean to use a "cool down" strategy?

• Avoid everyone

• Get revenge

• Take time to calm your mind and body

• Ignore your feelings

If your friend is upset, what is a kind and supportive thing you can do?

• Ignore them so they can deal with it alone

• Tell them to get over it

• Ask if they want to talk or need help

• Tell others about their problem

What is one sign that you may need to take a break to self-regulate?

• You're feeling calm and focused

• You're laughing with friends

• You're clenching your fists and feel like yelling

• You’re enjoying the activity

If you're in a group project and someone disagrees with your idea, what's the best way to respond?

• Refuse to work with them

• Argue until they agree

• Listen to their idea and try to compromise

• Tell the teacher to remove them

What is an example of showing self-control in the classroom?

• Talking while the teacher is speaking

• Waiting your turn to speak

• Getting up whenever you want

• Playing on your phone during lessons

You want to join a group conversation. What’s the best way to do that?

• Interrupt and start talking

• Stand silently and hope someone notices

• Wait for a pause, then say something related

• Shout to get their attention