Discipline With Purpose

Throughout the second grade year the students and I will spend time studying some self-discipline skills that will help students function well with others and help them understand the expectations of parents, teachers, and other students.  A better understanding of expectations leads to a more comfortable learning environment for the students.  Most of the time when there are disruptions or disagreements among people, it's because expectations are not being met.  The skills are also connected to people or narratives found in Scripture, so the strengthening of faith is also an element of this program.

Social Skills

Social Skills are rules that exist to help people relate to one another in a positive way.

Three times to say "Excuse Me":

1.  When you need to interrupt.

2.  When you need someone to move out of the way.

3.  When you make an impolite sound. 

Three times to say "Thank You":

1.  When someone gives you something.

2.  When someone does something for you.

3.  When someone compliments you.

We'll also be discussing:

     Table Manners

     Skills for Greeting and Leaving

     Accepting Honors or Encouragement

     Give Honest Compliments