Own It Fix It Slides Super Citizen SEL Series
Grades K–3
Social Emotional Learning
Own It & Fix It!
How to be a Choice Champion by taking responsibility and making things right.
Today's Superpower: Owning our actions and fixing our mistakes!
Big Idea #1
You Are the Driver of Your Choices
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Daily Choices
What game you play, how you speak to friends, and where you put your supplies.
Helpful Choices
Sharing crayons, taking turns on the swing, and following classroom rules.
Tricky Choices
Rushing when angry, not listening, or doing something without thinking first.
Every choice has an outcome! When we make a choice, we hold the steering wheel.
Big Idea #2
Oops! Mistakes Happen to Everyone
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❌ Uh-Oh Thought
"If I mess up, I am in big trouble or I am bad."
This feeling makes people want to hide, pretend nothing happened, or blame someone else.
Hiding mistakes makes them grow bigger!
⭐ Champion Truth
"Mistakes are proof that you are learning!"
Even teachers, parents, and coaches make mistakes. What matters most is what you do AFTER!
Owning your mistake turns you into a hero.
You are not your mistake. You are the person who can fix it!
Step 1 of Accountability
Step 1: Own It!
Truth & Courage
What does it look like to "Own It"?
Tell the Truth Right Away
Say what happened calmly without making up stories.
Drop the Blame Game
Don't say "He made me do it!" or "It was the ball's fault!"
Use Strong "I" Words
Say: "That was my choice. I knocked it over."
"I made a mistake.
Courage is telling the truth even when your heart beats fast!
When you own it, people trust you even more!
Step 2 of Accountability
Step 2: Fix It! (The 4-Part Repair)
Make It Right
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Look & Listen
Look at the person. Pay attention to how they are feeling.
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Say Sorry For...
Name what happened:
3
Ask: How to Fix?
Ask with care:
4
Do the Fix!
Rebuild blocks, wipe up juice, tape paper, or give gentle space.
A real apology has two parts: Kind Words + Fix-It Action!
Practice Time
What Would a Choice Champion Do?
Scenario 1
Art Class Accident
Maya reached across the art table and accidentally spilled red paint onto Leo's drawing of a dinosaur. Leo looks sad and shocked.
Choice A: The Blamer
"You put your paper too close to my hands!"
Does this own it? Does this fix it? No!
Choice B: The Choice Champion
"I'm so sorry, Leo! That was my fault. Let me grab paper towels and help you get fresh paper!"
Does this own it and fix it? Yes!
Turn to your neighbor: How do you think Leo feels when Maya chooses Choice B?
Classroom Promise
The Choice Champion Pledge
Stand & Pledge!
"I am in charge of my hands, words, and choices.
Mistakes are how we learn — Fixing them is how we care!
Ready for our Fix-It activity! 🚀
Choice Champions Lesson Guide Teacher Facilitation Guide • SEL
Own It & Fix It: Choice Champions
Core SEL Competency: Responsible Decision-Making & Relationship Skills (Grades K–3)
⏱ 45 Minutes
Unit: Accountability
Learning Objectives
Recognize Choices: Students identify actions within their control versus blaming peers or circumstances.Own Mistakes: Students practice stating truth without defensiveness using "I" statements.Execute 4-Step Repair: Students apply sincere apologies and restorative actions to rebuild trust.
Materials Needed
✓ Slide Deck (Own It Fix It)
✓ 1 box of crayons (hook prop)
✓ Student Worksheets (1 per child)
✓ Roleplay Scenario Cards
✓ Chart paper & markers
Instructional Flow (45 Mins)
8 Mins Hook & Spark The Crayon Tumble
12 Mins Direct Instruction Slides & 4-Part Repair
12 Mins Roleplay & Cards Partner Repair Labs
13 Mins Worksheet & Pledge Repair Kit & Circle
Phase 1: The Hook Demonstration (8 Mins)
Engage & Hook
Teacher Action: While introducing the morning circle, purposely "accidentally" sweep a box of crayons off your table onto the rug so they scatter loudly. Pause and act surprised.
Script Model A (Blaming): "Ugh! Look what happened! The table was shaking and someone left these crayons too close to the edge! It's not my fault!"
Teacher Question to Class: "How does that sound to your ears, friends? Did the table push them off? Did I own my mistake?" (Students will point out that you dropped them.)
Script Model B (Owning & Fixing): "Take a breath. That was my elbow. I bumped them because I was rushing. That was my choice. Let me stop, apologize to our group for the loud clatter, and pick up every single crayon right now."
Phase 2: Unpacking the 4-Part Fix-It Formula (12 Mins)
Slides 4–5
1. Look & Listen
Make gentle eye contact or turn body toward the person. Notice their facial expression and feelings.
2. Specific Apology
Avoid lazy "sorry." Name the action: "I'm sorry I took your marker without asking."
3. Ask How to Fix
Empower the other person: "What can I do right now to make this better for you?"
4. Action Step
Follow through! Tape the torn paper, help pick up, replace supplies, or give calm space.
Choice Champions SEL Curriculum • Lesson 1 Page 1 of 2
Guided Practice, Differentiation & Responsive Coaching
Choice Champions Guide
Phase 3: Partner Repair Labs (12 Mins)
Distribute Fix-It Roleplay Cards to student pairs (Partner A = Accidental Mistake Maker; Partner B = Impacted Peer).
Step 1: Partner A reads scenario (e.g. knocked down block tower).
Step 2: Partner A delivers the 4-part apology without using the word "accidental" as an excuse.
Step 3: Partner B responds with what fix would genuinely help.
Step 4: Swap roles with Card #2!
Phase 4: Repair Kit Worksheet (10 Mins)
Transition students to desks to complete the Mistake Repair Kit Worksheet .
Part 1 (Own or Blame): Quick scenario sorting to reinforce accountability vs deflection.
Part 2 (Repair Blueprint): Sentence stems for apologies.
Part 3 (Personal Reflection): Children illustrate and write an authentic time they fixed an oops moment.
Common Student Misconceptions & Coaching Moves
Misconception:
"It was an accident, so I don't need to apologize or fix it."
Coaching Move:
Teach the Spilled Milk Analogy : "Even if you didn't mean to bump the glass, milk is still on the floor! Accidents still need clean-up, and people's feelings still need care."
Misconception:
"Saying 'sorry' fixes everything right away; the other kid has to play with me immediately."
Coaching Move:
Remind students that apologies require repair action and sometimes peers need a minute of emotional space before resuming play.
Developmental Differentiation
Kindergarten & 1st Grade
Use visual gestures (Tap chest for "My Choice", 2 thumbs up for "Fix It").
Provide oral sentence frames on an anchor chart.
Accept drawing-only responses for worksheet reflection.
2nd & 3rd Grade
Encourage written self-reflection detailing natural consequences.
Discuss emotional repair (rebuilding damaged trust after broken promises).
Have students write and perform their own original restorative skits.
Closing Circle Debrief (Circle Question Prompts):
• "Why is it scary sometimes to admit when we did something wrong?"
• "How do you feel in your body after you own your mistake and help fix it?"
Choice Champions SEL Curriculum • Lesson 1 Page 2 of 2
Mistake Repair Kit Worksheet SEL Student Activity
Mistake Repair Kit
Turn "Oops!" moments into proud Choice Champion moments!
Name:
Date:
1 Part 1: Own It or Blame It?
Read each story. Circle the matching choice!
1. Sam spills juice on the table."I bumped my cup. Let me grab paper towels to wipe it up!"
OWN IT BLAME IT
2. Mia accidentally rips a page in a library book."Someone else must have ripped this before I even opened it!"
OWN IT BLAME IT
3. Jay runs in the hallway and knocks over backpacks."Who left these silly bags right in my walking path?!"
OWN IT BLAME IT
4. Zoe forgets her turn to feed the class fish."I forgot my job. I'm sorry, can I feed Bubbles right now?"
OWN IT BLAME IT
2 Part 2: The 4-Part Apology Blueprint
Fill in the words champions use!
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LOOK & LISTEN:
Look at the person with kind eyes. Notice how they feel.
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SAY WHAT HAPPENED:
"I am sorry for ."
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MAKE A PROMISE FOR NEXT TIME:
"Next time I will ."
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OFFER TO REPAIR:
"How can I help fix it? Can I ?"
Own It Fix It Curriculum • Student Activity Sheet Turn page for your personal Fix-It Plan ➔
Choice Champion Plan
My Personal Fix-It Blueprint
Think of a time something went wrong, or imagine a classroom oops!
A Draw or write: What was the "Oops!" moment?
(A spill, broken item, loud voice, or bumped tower)
B How do you OWN IT?
I will tell the truth right away
I will say: "That was my choice"
What words will you say to own your choice?
C What is your FIX-IT action? (How will you make it right?)
(Draw or write your helpful action)
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Official Choice Champion Badge
Color this badge when you share your Fix-It plan with a partner or teacher!
Teacher Initials: _______
Own It Fix It Curriculum • Student Activity Sheet Page 2 of 2
Fix It Roleplay Cards Printable Partner Activity
Fix-It Scenario Roleplay Cards
Cut along dotted lines. Practice being a Choice Champion with your partner!
Cut & Practice
Card 1 • Play Area
The Knocked-Down Tower
You were running past the carpet and your foot clipped your friend's tall block tower. Crash! It all tumbled down.
Fixer Prompt: "I'm sorry I bumped your tower because I was running. How can I help? Can we rebuild the base together?"
Partner Response: "Thank you for telling me. Yes, please pass me the long blue blocks."
Card 2 • Carpet Time
The Blurting Interrupt
Your partner was sharing their favorite weekend story, but you shouted out your own story right over them.
Fixer Prompt: "I'm sorry I blurted over you. I got too excited. My hands are still now, please finish your story."
Partner Response: "Thank you for listening. What I was saying was..."
Card 3 • Art Station
The Snapped Crayon
You pressed way too hard on someone else's brand new purple crayon and snapped it right in half.
Fixer Prompt: "I'm sorry I broke your crayon. I pushed too hard. Can we peel the wrapper so you have two, or use my purple?"
Partner Response: "I was sad at first, but peeling the wrapper will work fine!"
Card 4 • Recess Line
The Line Squeezer
The bell rang and you pushed your way into the line right in front of someone who was waiting patiently.
Fixer Prompt: "I'm sorry I squeezed ahead of you. I rushed because I wanted to be first. You go ahead of me."
Partner Response: "Thank you for letting me have my spot back. Let's walk together."
Card 5 • Playground
The Wild Kick
You kicked the soccer ball super hard without looking and it accidentally hit a classmate in the arm.
Fixer Prompt: "Are you okay? I'm so sorry. I kicked without checking. Do you need an ice pack or a drink of water?"
Partner Response: "My arm stings, but thanks for stopping to check on me."
Card 6 • Wildcard
Your Own Real Oops!
Pick something real that happened in your classroom this week. Partner A describes the mistake and owns it!
Fixer Prompt: "I am sorry for [name mistake]. Next time I will [action]. How can I fix it?"
Partner Response: "Here is what would make me feel respected..."
Choice Champions SEL Curriculum • Pair Roleplay Toolkit 4-Step Repair: Look • Apologize • Promise • Fix Action
Repair Kit Answer Key Teacher Reference & Exemplar
Mistake Repair Kit: Answer Key
Evaluation guidance and model answers for student accountability work.
Grades K–3 • SEL Core
Part 1: Own It or Blame It? (Answer Key)
1. Sam spills juice and immediately grabs towels. OWN IT
2. Mia rips a library book page and claims someone else did it first. BLAME IT
3. Jay runs in hall, knocks bags, and blames people for leaving them there. BLAME IT
4. Zoe forgets fish feeding duty, admits it, and asks to feed now. OWN IT
Part 2: Exemplar Apology Frames
Step 2 (Say what happened):
"I am sorry for [bumping into your desk / taking the marker without asking / speaking with an angry voice]."
Step 3 (Promise for next time):
"Next time I will [walk with walking feet / raise my hand first / take three belly breaths before speaking]."
Step 4 (Offer to repair):
"How can I help fix it? Can I [help you tape your paper / help pick up the blocks / give you some quiet space]?"
Formative Assessment Rubric (K–3 Accountability)
Criteria Beginning (1) Developing (2) Champion (3)
Owning Choice Deflects or blames others; denies involvement. Admits choice only after prompting or questioning. Promptly states "That was my choice" without excuses.
Heartfelt Apology Mumbles a forced "sorry" without eye contact. Names the mistake with adult sentence starter. Uses sincere tone, eye contact, and specific apology.
Action Repair Refuses to clean up or help fix the situation. Helps only when directed by teacher. Actively asks peer "How can I help fix this?" and completes repair.
Choice Champions Curriculum • Teacher Assessment Guide Print & keep in your SEL binder
