Being Patient

Behavioral Skills

Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School, High School

Learning Objectives
  1. Understand what it means to be patient
  2. Identify situations where patience is needed
  3. Learn and practice calming strategies for waiting
  4. Use imaginative thinking or quiet activities to help pass time
  5. Practice using positive self-talk while waiting
  6. Recognize that patience supports kindness and fairness
  7. Understand that showing patience toward others is a sign of maturity and respect

Kindergarten
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.1 – Participate in collaborative conversations
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.6 – Express ideas clearly and respectfully
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.K.6 – Use acquired vocabulary related to emotions and behavior

Grade 1
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.1 – Participate in collaborative conversations
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.4 – Describe people and events with relevant details
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.6 – Use words and phrases to talk about feelings and actions

Grade 2
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.1 – Engage in conversations respectfully and listen to others
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.2 – Recount key ideas from presentations or experiences
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.6 – Use emotional and behavioral vocabulary in context

Grade 3
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.1 – Engage in collaborative discussions with turn-taking
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.4 – Speak clearly and express ideas with appropriate vocabulary
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.6 – Use language to describe emotions and social behavior

Grade 4
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.4.1 – Participate effectively in group discussions
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.4.4 – Present ideas clearly and thoughtfully
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.6 – Use language specific to self-regulation and social interaction

Grade 5
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.5.1 – Engage respectfully in discussions with peers
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.5.2 – Summarize content from multimedia presentations
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.6 – Use vocabulary to express personal strategies and behavior

Grade 6
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.6.1 – Participate in collaborative discussions
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.6.2 – Interpret and evaluate spoken and visual content
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.6 – Use academic and behavioral vocabulary to explain personal choices

Grade 7
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.1 – Engage respectfully in discussions and reflect on perspectives
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.2 – Analyze ideas and emotional themes in multimedia content
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.7.6 – Use descriptive vocabulary for emotional self-regulation

Grade 8
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.8.1 – Initiate and participate in collaborative conversations
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.8.2 – Analyze speaker purpose and emotional tone
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.8.6 – Use precise vocabulary to communicate social-emotional understanding

  • The student will describe two or more strategies for staying calm while waiting (e.g., deep breaths, drawing) in 4 out of 5 structured opportunities by [date].
  • The student will role-play waiting for a turn using calm body and positive self-talk in 3 out of 4 trials with visual cues by [date].
  • The student will identify three common situations where patience is required in 4 out of 5 naming or sorting activities by [date].
  • The student will demonstrate the use of a calming activity while waiting (e.g., mental game, squeezing fidget toy) in 4 out of 5 practice opportunities by [date].
  • The student will state one way showing patience helps others feel respected in 3 out of 4 discussion tasks by [date].
  • The student will express how they feel when using patience successfully and reflect on their behavior in 3 out of 4 sessions by [date].

Related Companion Activity

Being Patient