Being aware of positive and negative consequences to decision-making.Realising not all decisions will be easy.Considering a situation and making appropriate decisions.Making appropriate and constructive choices about behaviour and interactions.Understanding the consequences of a particular course of action.Identifying rules and social norms of behaviour.Reflecting and evaluating actions to meet set goals.Brainstorming different strategies or solutions to a task.Considering the well-being of themselves and others.Making positive decisions about personal behaviour and social interactions.In these responsible decision-making books, you will find characters who are working towards: They focus on following rules, taking on new responsibilities and being accountable for their actions, especially when they don't make good choices. These picture books about responsible decision-making reinforce the importance of taking responsibility and understanding actions have consequences. It isn't easy for children to understand they are accountable for their actions and dealing with others and think about the consequences before acting or speaking. And we need to take responsibility for our actions. Some decisions are easy, while others are complex.

We all make choices every day, some thought through and others more impulsive. The goal is to help them plan and consider the consequences of their actions on others. Younger children often act without thinking and don't always see the effect of their decisions. The realistic evaluation of consequences of various actions, and a consideration of the well-being of oneself and others.” CASEL Responsible decision-making is “the ability to make constructive choices about personal behavior and social interactions based on ethical standards, safety concerns, and social norms. The other components are self-awareness, self-management, relationship skills and social awareness. A little bit didactic style but important message nonetheless. After the beaver gets hurt in an accident and has to slow down to recover, he realizes what his actions have caused to others and the forest. Responsible decision-making is one of five social and emotional learning components. The Busy Beaver PDF Book October Learn how and when to remove this template message.

The Busy Beaver by Nicholas Oldland