BI/Monthly Theme

What Is It?

What It Looks Like

What It Sounds Like

Habits

August/September:

What You Do or Cause to Happen

·     Foster harmony and security

·     Accept consequences

·     Be righteous in all things

·    I accept your apology and forgive you

·   I think we can work this out

·     Seek and grant forgiveness

·     Avoid Anger and bitterness

·        Act honorably towards others

October/November:

Think Things Through Before Taking Action

·     List pros and cons before making a decision

·    Considering the greater good

·    Problem solving

·     I think we should look at all the possibilities

·      What could have prevented this?

·        Consider each purchase: a “need” or a “want”

·  Make decisions after gathering information

December/January:

Willingness To Face Problems Or Fear

·     Withstand difficulties

·     Tolerate discomfort

·    Build inner strength

·    I really want that toy, but I won’t buy it now.  I am supposed to be saving money for a Mother’s Day gift.

·    Try new foods

·    Do homework before play

·     Be courageous

·     Practice a skill for ten minutes

February/March:

To Think How Others Feel

·   Be obedient

·   Be honest

·   Do not make excuses

·     Listen and learn from others

·     I will read the directions

·    You seem so sad; do you need someone to talk to?

·    Knowing your strengths and weaknesses

·     Respect Authority

·    Counter negative comments with positive remarks

April/May:

 To Answer For Your Actions

· Be trustworthy and dependable

·   Follow through

·    Understand the difference between reason and excuses

·   You can count on me!

·    I can do this myself

·    Yes Ma’am I’ll clear the table!

·  No blaming

·   No excuses

·  No complaining

·   Accept the consequences of your actions