Play Doodle Dance with increased challenge. Talk about how the skills for learning helped to be successful in the game. 

Play the “Be a Learner” song. Raise your hand when you hear examples of assertive communication. 

Play the “Be a Learner” song. Stand and demonstrate an assertive posture each time your hear “Be assertive!” 

Complete the Weekly Skill Check. Sample check-in statements:

• Being assertive is the respectful way to ask for help.

• To ask for help assertively say, “Excuse me, could you please help me?” in a calm, firm voice.