Code Switching

Just as a light switch changes the brightness of a room, we can adjust our thoughts, words and actions to fit the situation. By noticing the setting we are in, such as the classroom, the playground, or at home, we can adjust our behaviour to show our best self in every place.

​Sometimes we need to change how we act and change how we behave to be our best self in different situations and circumstances. For example, the way you talk and play in the school yard may not set you up for success in the classroom. This skill of changing out thinking patterns, behaviour and speech to suit the situation is called code switching.

​Code switching helps us to be our best selves wherever we are. It shows respect, helps things run smoothly, and makes sure we can get the most out of every situation.

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Best Self

• Classroom
• Yard

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What is my best self in the Classroom?

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What is my best self in the yard?

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