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Activity: Family Contract!
All together, sit down and discuss your family's values, then create a contract that follows those values and leads to a common goal. In the contract, include responsibilities for each family member (such as chores), choices and consequences, rules to follow, and behaviors that are and are not appropriate. As you come up with your contract, make sure everyone has a voice and gets an opportunity to share their opinion. Doing this will support a shared sense of ownership in the contract. Lastly, when coming up with rules for the house, try to reframe them in a positive way. Instead of "no running" try "use walking feet" or "do not slam the doors" try "please shut doors carefully." Sometimes wording can make all the difference!
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An easy way to teach children to monitor themselves is by using the STOP acronym. If a child is sitting in front of the TV for over an hour and a new show is about to start, guide them through these four rules.
You can then read the scenarios below and discuss the STOP process with your child.
While you watch, see if you can point out times Howard is being a good listener and times Howard is not being a good listener. Pay attention to how his poor listening impacts his choices and how it makes other people feel.
Parents, after the video ask your student the following questions
In order to be a good, effective listener, you need to follow four simple rules. When someone is talking to you, you should:
Lastly, print out the document below or seperate a blank sheet of paper into 4 equal parts. With your child, review the four rules of listening and ask your child to draw a picture of what each rule means to them. This can then be hung in your house as a reminder of good listening skills. |
I HAVE CREATED LESSONS THAT CAN BE COMPLETED AS A FAMILY. THESE LESSONS HAVE A WIDE VARIETY OF THEMES AND PURPOSES. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE FEEL FREE REACH OUT!
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