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February's SWAG

The Character Trait for February is FAIRNESS. 

TVCS students will be introduced and taught the following social skills this month:

Week 1-2: Waiting your turn 

Week 3-4: Sharing Attention with Others

Parents can practice and/or review these skills with their child at home and in the community. Here are the steps to:

 

 Waiting your turn

1) Sit or Stand Quietly

2) Keep your arms and legs still. Do not fidget.

3) Avoid Sighing, Whining, Begging

4) Engage in the activity when directed to do so by an adult

5) Thank the person who give you a turn

“ Skills from Boys Town Education Model”

 

Sharing Attention with Others

1) Sit or stand quietly while sharing attention.

2) Avoid distracting behavior such as whining, laughing loudly, or complaining.

3) Wait until others pause before speaking or participating

4) Contribute to the discussion or activity appropriately.

“ Skills from Boys Town Education Model”

When your child demonstrates the appropriate social skill for waiting and sharing attention with others, he/she is demonstrating fairness. Reward your child with positive praise (i.e. "good job", pat on the back, thumbs-up, etc.) when he/she demonstrates these skills.   

 

 

 

 

December's SWAG

The Character Trait for November is CARING. 

 

TVCS students will be introduced and taught the following social skills this month:

 

Week 1-2: Greeting Others 

Week 3-4: Appropriate Voice Tone

 

Parents can practice and/or review these skills with their child at home and in the community. Here are the steps to:

 

Greeting Others

1) Look at the person

2) Use a pleasant voice

3) Say “Hi” or “Hello”

“ Skills from Boys Town Education Model”

 

Appropriate Voice Tone

1) Look at the person you are talking to.

2) Listen to the level and quality of the voice tone you are speaking with.

3) Lower your voice (if necessary) so that it isn’t too loud or harsh.

4) Speak slowly. Think about what you want to say.

5) Concentrate on making your voice sound calm, neutral, or even pleasant and happy.

6) Avoid shouting, whining, or begging.

“ Skills from Boys Town Education Model”

 

When your child demonstrates the appropriate social skill for greeting others and using the appropriate voice tone, he/she is demonstrating caring behaviors. Reward your child with positive praise (i.e. "good job", pat on the back, thumbs-up, etc.) when he/she demonstrates the skill.   

 

 

 

November's SWAG

The Character Trait for November is SAFETY. 
 
TVCS students will be introduced and taught the following social skills this month:
 
Week 1-2: Following Instructions 
Week 3-4: Listening 
 
Parents can practice and/or review these skills with their child at home and in the community. Here are the steps to:
 
Following Instructions
1) Look at the person.
2) Say "Okay".
3) Do what you've been asked right away.
4) Check back.
“ Skills from Boys Town Education Model”
 
Listening 
1) Look at the person who is talking and remain quiet.
2) Wait until the person is through talking before you speak.
3) Show that you heard the person by nodding your head, saying "Okay" or "That's interesting", etc. 
“ Skills from Boys Town Education Model”
 
When your child demonstrates the appropriate social skill for following instructions and listening, he/she is demonstrating safe behaviors. Reward your child with positive praise (i.e. "good job", pat on the back, thumbs-up, etc.) when he/she demonstrates the skill.   
 
 

October's SWAG (Student With A Goal)

The Character Trait for October is RESPONSIBILITY 
 
TVCS students will be introduced and taught the following social skills this month:
 
Week 1-2: Completing Tasks
Week 3-4: Completing Homework 
 
Parents can practice and/or review these skills with their child at home and in the community. Here are the steps to:
 
Completing Tasks
1) Listen carefully to instructions for directions for tasks.
2) Assemble the necessary tools or materials needed for the task.
3) Begin working carefully and neatly.
4) Remain focused on the task until it is completed.
5) Examine the product of your work to make sure it is complete.
6) Check back with the person who assigned the task.
“ Skills are from Boys Town Education Model”
 
Completing Homework
1) Find out at school what the day's homework is for each subject.
2) Remember to bring home necessary books or materials in order to complete     your assignments. 
3) Get started on homework promptly, or at the designated time.
4) Complete all assignments accurately and neatly.
5) Carefully store completed homework until the next school day. 
“ Skills are from Boys Town Education Model”
 

September's SWAG

The Character Trait for September is RESPECT 
 
TVCS students will be introduced and taught the following social skills this month:
 
Week 1-2: Getting the Teacher's Attention
Week 3-4: Disagreeing Appropriately
 
Parents can practice and/or review these skills with their child at home and in the community. Here are the steps to:
 
Getting the Teacher's Attention
1) Look at the teacher.
2) Raise your hand calmly.
3) Wait to be acknowledge by the teachers.
4) Ask questions or make requests in a calm voice.
“ Skills from Boys Town Education Model”
 
Disagreeing Appropriately 
1) Looking at the person. 
2) Use a pleasant voice.
3) Say "I understand how you feel"
4) Tell why you feel differently.
5) Give a reason.
6) Listen to the other person. 
“ Skills from Boys Town Education Model”
 
When your child demonstrates the appropriate social skill to get the teacher's attention and disagree appropriately, he/she is demonstrating respectful behaviors. Reward your child with positive praise (i.e. "good job", pat on the back, thumbs-up, etc.) when he/she demonstrates the skill.