Skill: Being an Appropriate Role Model
What Does It Mean to “Set a Good Example”?
Today, we'll talk about when and how to make sure we're being a role model for peers or younger children.
Grades: 4-5
Benchmark(s): 4-5.RDM.1.1
When was the last time you saw someone being a good role model?
WHY BEING AN APPROPRIATE ROLE MODEL IS IMPORTANT: |
👍 Your parents and teachers will think you're mature, responsible, and that you deserve more privileges. 👍 It helps you to get along with your teachers, parents, friends, brothers, and sisters. 👍 You help little kids and your younger brothers or sisters make good choices and feel better. |
Pretend you need to give advice to a friend about how to be a role model.
What would you tell them to do or not to do?
Step 1: Know when it's time to set a good example for other kids.
It's important to be a role model for younger kids, but you can also be a good role model for kids your age or even older kids.
Step 2: Follow the rules.
What are some rules at school?
What are some rules at home?
Step 3: Be kind and polite to others.
Say "please" and "thank you."
Use a friendly voice tone.
Use a calm body.
What are some other ways you can be kind and polite?
Step 4: If the other kids' behavior is unexpected, ask them to stop. Ask for help from a trusted adult.
Even if you're doing your best to be a good role model, sometimes you need help from an adult.
Kyle’s teacher told him to show the new student around during recess, but Kyle wanted to play with his friends instead.
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While Michelle’s family is getting ready for a big Thanksgiving dinner, she notices that her young cousin Ben is having a tantrum. Ben’s mom told him that she needed her phone back and that Ben could not use it to play video games anymore.
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Lily is spending the weekend at her friend Sara’s house, and Sara has a swimming pool. Sara’s younger brothers are running around by the pool.
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Julian has become friends with the new student in class, Ian. Julian’s buddy Chris says that Julian should not talk to Ian because “Ian is weird.”
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Aaron, a fourth grader, is sitting in an all-school assembly. Two nearby third graders start to speak loudly. Another third grader in their class says “shhhh” but the students continue to talk loudly.
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