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Stop, Think, Then Choose

Personal & Social Development · Responsible Decision-Making · ages 7-9
Name ______________________   Date ____________

  1. If Zoe copies her friend's homework instead of doing her own, what is a likely consequence?

    • She learns less and might get caught
    • She becomes better at math
    • Nothing happens at all

  2. Leo found a toy that isn't his. He could keep it, or give it to the teacher. How many different options does Leo have?

    • One
    • Two
    • Three

  3. You should be able to explain why you picked an option, not just say 'I don't know.'

    Circle one:   True   False

  4. Ava is deciding whether to do her chores now or later. If she waits until later, what is a likely consequence?

    • She might run out of time and feel rushed
    • Her chores will do themselves
    • She will have more free time all day

  5. Sam's team lost the game. He could yell at his teammate, walk away quietly, or ask the team what to try next time. How many options is Sam thinking about?

    • One
    • Two
    • Three

  6. Noah saw his friend cheat on a test. He thought about telling the teacher or staying quiet, then told the teacher so the class stays fair. What did Noah do right?

    • He chose without thinking about why
    • He explained the reason behind his choice
    • He picked the option that was easiest for him

  7. Jay can study for his spelling test or watch TV all evening. Thinking about tomorrow's test, what is the smarter choice, and why?

    • Study, because he'll be ready for the test
    • Watch TV, because it feels better right now
    • Flip a coin, since both are the same

  8. Ivy says, 'I only have one choice: to be mad.' Her friend reminds her there is another way to react. What mistake did Ivy make?

    • She forgot to think of a second option
    • She predicted a consequence
    • She explained her choice clearly
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  1. She learns less and might get caught · Copying means she skips the practice, and teachers often notice matching answers.
  2. Two · Leo has two clear options: keep the toy or give it to the teacher.
  3. True · Explaining your reason shows you really thought about your choice.
  4. She might run out of time and feel rushed · Waiting often leaves less time later, which can lead to rushing.
  5. Three · Sam listed three separate options before choosing one.
  6. He explained the reason behind his choice · Noah picked an option and could say why: it kept things fair.
  7. Study, because he'll be ready for the test · Studying leads to being ready, while watching TV all evening risks doing poorly on the test.
  8. She forgot to think of a second option · Ivy jumped straight to one reaction without thinking of any other options.
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