papers, you teacher will be much happier that they are not squished and ripped, which happens by carelessly shoving them in your desk (After all, how many times can your dog really chew up your homework?)
your friends if you should invite him to sit at your table. They say, “No way!” and “Who cares?” You shrug it off and continue to drink your chocolate milk. You figure that new kid will make friends eventually and laugh at a joke your friend just told.
Situation 2:
Forgot your homework
You bring your homework home in a folder, you complete it, it goes back in your folder (Score!) but your folder never makes it into your backpack (Whoops!). You get to school and tell your teacher you did your homework but it’s not with you. She is not impressed but will excuse you as long as it doesn’t happen again.
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To ensure that it doesn’t, consider making a homework hanger. These are fun and easy to make. Trace a door hanger pattern onto a sturdy piece of construction paper (or you can even find one online to print out). Cut it out and write a few things on it that you usually forget. For example, your homework hanger could say: 1. Put homework in folder. 2. Put folder in book bag. 3. Bring a snack to school. You should hang it on the door that you use the most so you will ork not only see it, but touch it before 1. Put Homew er. you leave the house! It will be an in fold instant reminder of what you need er in 2. Put fold bag. to have with you before you hop book on the bus. This way, you’ll be ack 3. Bring a sn sure to impress your teacher with to school. your organization and not your excuses!
Put yourself in the new student’s shoes. He is probably very nervous and scared to be in a new place with no friends. Wouldn’t you be? You should consider one of the “Golden Rules” that basically tells you to treat others as you would like to be treated. While you made an effort to ask your friends if you should invite the new student over, you didn’t follow through. If you know that being friendly to a new student is the right thing to do, go for it! Don’t rely on others to make decisions for you. If your friends do not want that student at their table, make the move and introduce yourself to the new student. He will be happy to talk to you and you will be happy because you went out of your way to be nice!
Situation 4:
A new year means new teachers, routines, friends and choices
Situation 5:
Teacher error
You take a test and notice that your teacher has marked an answer wrong, when it is actually right. You have checked with at least three other students and they all have been given credit for the correct answer. You are nervous about showing your teacher her mistake and you decide to say nothing. You decide that it’s not a big deal and would rather keep the grade you have than show her their mistake. If a teacher makes a mistake, especially on a test, she will be glad to correct it for you. While talking to your teacher about something like
this may be a little scary for some students, your teacher will be proud of you for pointing out her error and be impressed that you actually looked over the test. After all, no one is perfect! A new year means new teachers, routines, friends, and choices. Be sure to consider some of the situations above in case you ever find yourself in one, and be sure to try handling them in a new and different way!
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Overwhelmed by classes
This year, you switch classes for reading, math, science, and social studies. You just can’t remember what you need to bring and are beginning to earn a lot of detentions for being unprepared for class. You go home and tell your parents that school is too hard (It’s just not fair!) and no one is helping you, even though you know you are old enough to start helping yourself.
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Situation 3:
Lonely new kid
You enter your new classroom and recognize many familiar faces. There is also a student you have never seen before. You later learn he is new to the school and he doesn’t know anyone else. As your sit with your friends at lunch, you see the new student sitting all alone. You ask 16 – My School Rocks! | September 2013
Instead of getting upset, take action. Tell your teacher you are having trouble remembering what you need to bring to each class and ask her if you can place a sticky note on your desk to remind you of what you need until you get in the swing of things. On average, it takes most students at least one month to become familiar with a new schedule and daily routine so don’t worry! You’ll get there!
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