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* Note - Pass It Forward Mentoring Connection Board Game Questions are either one or three points.
Compassion
Learn (2 points)
A compassionate person will listen and provide sympathy.
A compassionate person will show a caring act of kindness without expecting anything in return.
Challenge (4 Point)
Can you think of a time when someone went out of their way to do something nice for you when you were depressed or sad? If not, share how it may have helped you if someone did.
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Pick out one person to do a kind act for- try and find someone who you think especially would feel better if you did. It could be a neighbor, a teacher, or stranger. Then describe how you felt.
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Live (5 Points)
Help others because you want to.
Recognize and express appreciation of others’ talents and skills.
Pass it Forward (6 Points)
Be a good listener
Look people directly in the eye when they speak
Cooperation
Learn (2 points)
Cooperation is teamwork.
Cooperation is working together peacefully.
Challenge (4 Points)
Without being asked, start doing your chores daily. Write down three that you are supposed to do:
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Go to your teacher and ask him/her what you can do in the class to help out. Try and get one other person to do it with you. Then describe below the benefits of teamwork.
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Live (5 Points)
Treat others the same way you would like others to treat you.
Allow and invite others to contribute their talents and skills.
Pass it Forward (6 Points)
Try to use everyone's ideas.
Help find a compromise when a group is in disagreement
Friendship
Learn (2 points)
Friendship is the best present you can give.
Friends accept others for who they are.
Challenge (4 Points)
Using the word "friend", think of five positive words to make up each letter: for example f is for funny.
F __________ R ___________ I ___________ E ___________ N ___________ D __________
F __________ R ___________ I ___________ E ___________ N ___________ D __________
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F __________ R ___________ I ___________ E ___________ N ___________ D __________
Write down three things that describe the type of friend you are now, or would like to be.
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Live (5 Points)
Encourage others with kind words.
Consider others' feelings before acting.
Pass it Forward (6 Points)
Friendliness starts with a simple "hello" so practice different greetings like "hi" or "how's it going."
Learn and remember names. When you meet someone new, repeat their name.
Honesty
Learn (2 Points)
Honesty is telling the truth.
Honesty is being sincere, truthful, trustworthy, honorable, fair, genuine, and loyal with integrity.
Challenge (4 Points)
Practice honesty - give one example of a time you were honest: It could be a time you had to admit to something, or when you were tempted to copy someone else's answers, but didn't, etc.
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Now be honest with yourself: Write down something about yourself that you would like to improve. Maybe you don't always do your homework, for example.
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Live (5 Points)
Keep a friend's secret.
Be honest about your feelings.
Pass it Forward (6 Points)
Express your real feelings without anger, without blaming others, without exaggerating, and without hurting the feelings of someone else.
Be truthful with your friends and thank them for being truthful with you.
Honesty
Learn (2 Points)
Honesty is telling the truth.
Honesty is being sincere, truthful, trustworthy, honorable, fair, genuine, and loyal with integrity.
Challenge (4 Points)
Practice honesty - give one example of a time you were honest: It could be a time you had to admit to something, or when you were tempted to copy someone else's answers, but didn't, etc.
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Now be honest with yourself: Write down something about yourself that you would like to improve. Maybe you don't always do your homework, for example.
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Live (5 Points)
Keep a friend's secret.
Be honest about your feelings.
Pass it Forward (6 Points)
Express your real feelings without anger, without blaming others, without exaggerating, and without hurting the feelings of someone else.
Be truthful with your friends and thank them for being truthful with you.
Perseverance
Learn (2 Points)
Perseverance is commitment, hard work, patience, endurance.
Perseverance is trying again and again.
Challenge (4 Points)
Practice perseverance - don't give up too easily. Think of a time when you gave up on something but wish you had stuck it out. Now, think of something that you would like to do or finish.
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Define perseverance and what it means to you. If you are not sure what it means, read the section on perseverance first.
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Live (5 Points)
Come from a home where there is fighting and unhappiness but you still try your best
Spend more time practicing on your music, studying or a new sport.
Pass it Forward (6 Points)
Show others that you will not give up on difficult jobs or situations.
Focus on someone that ordinarily makes you lose your patience and try to understand them.
Respect
Learn (2 Points)
Respect means showing regard and appreciation for the worth of someone or something.
We need respect to collaborate and to have a peaceful world.
Challenge (4 Point)
To respect others, you also need to respect yourself: List at least one thing that you respect about yourself.
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Think of someone you know personally and write down three things you respect about them and why. Then tell or write that person a note.
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Live (5 Points)
Don't interrupt
Say "please" and "thank you" and “excuse me”
Pass it Forward (6 Points)
Practice Random Acts of Kindness.
Show others that you will not gossip.
Responsibility
Learn (2 Points)
Responsibility is being accountable for your behavior.
Responsibility is being dependable when you have things to do.
Challenge (4 Points)
Do you think you are considered responsible? Why or why not? Think of one thing you could do to that shows responsibility. It could be cleaning your room, turning in all your homework, etc.
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Ask a parent or family member if they need help with something then follow through with it without being asked. Keep track of it here:
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Live (5 Points)
You eat healthy food, get plenty of exercise, and take good care of yourself.
You keep a promise.
Pass it Forward (6 Points)
Be organized, punctual, and honor your commitments.
Be responsible for treating others as you want to be treated.
Self-Discipline
Learn (2 Points)
Choose productive rather than destructive activities.
Ignore peer pressure.
Challenge (4 Points)
Pick one thing that you want to improve about yourself. Then make a commitment to yourself that you will not give up. List below any challenges and how you plan to overcome them.
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Motivate yourself to become more disciplined. Think of one thing positive that will result from this. Give yourself a reward when you reach your goal.
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Be accountable. Accept responsibility for your own behavior. Don't blame others for your actions and decisions.
Do activities that enhance your self-discipline like exercising, practicing a musical instrument, eating healthy food, reading, cleaning up, etc.
Pass it Forward (6 Points)
Tell someone how you strengthened your self-discipline by not scratching, biting your nails, slouching, etc.
Examine nature to find examples of discipline and apply in your life.
Sharing and Caring
Learn (2 Points)
Sharing is giving, service, love, helpfulness.
Sharing is kindness, generosity, unselfishness, sacrifice.
Challenge (4 Points)
Do you feel you are a kind and sharing person? If you have ever gone out of your way to help someone, describe it and how it made you feel.
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Pick out one special person in your life and show them that you care. Write them a brief note telling them how you appreciate them, or do a favor for them.. It could be for a friend, neighbor, parent, etc. Then describe here briefly their reaction.
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Live (5 Points)
Share and Care with your actions.
Share and Care with your thoughts.
Pass it Forward (6 Points)
Be helpful and kind to someone who needs a hand.
You can do an act of kindness for another person merely by thinking good thoughts about him or her.
  
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