Brain Freeze
You study for a test and your brain suddenly forgets everything except the lyrics to a random song. What's one thing you can do?
Take a breath, use strategies, read questions carefully, etc.
You wave excitedly at someone in the hallway and realize they're waving to the person behind you. What do you do?
Laugh it off, keep going, etc.
Name one thing that should probably not live in your backpack for three months.
Old lunch, banana peel, mystery sandwich, used tissue, etc.
You notice someone is sitting alone during recess. What's one Friendship Ninja move you could make?
Invite them to play, sit with them, introduce yourself.
What do teachers secretly want students to do?
Listen, try their best, be kind, ask questions
True or False: Brains work best when they focus on five things at the exact same time.
False
You call your teacher "Mom," "Dad," or your dog's name. What now?
Laugh, correct yourself, move on.
What is the most important thing a backpack should carry?
School supplies, homework, books, lunch box, etc.
Your friend is having a bad day. What's something supportive you could say?
"Are you okay?" "Want to talk?" Tell them a funny joke
True or False: Teachers know everything.
False
If mistakes were food, what would they actually help you become?
Stronger, more flexible, better learner
You get an answer wrong in front of the class. What's a helpful thought?
Everyone makes mistakes. I'm learning.
You're digging through your backpack and can't find your assignment. What's one organizational trick?
Folders, planner, binder, cleaning out the backpack
Your friend wants to play soccer, but you want to play tag. Neither of you agrees. What's a fair solution?
Compromise, take turns, play one then the other.
What magical power would be most useful for a teacher?
Open to responses
(Cloning themselves, paper grading robots, mind reading abilities, etc..)
Your teacher asks a question and you know the answer! Your hand hasn't gone up yet, but the answer is trying to jump out of your mouth. What should you do?
Pause, raise your hand, wait to be called on.
You spill your water bottle and create a mini lake. What's the responsible thing to do?
Clean it up, ask for help.
A backpack weighs as much as a baby elephant. Good idea or bad idea?
Bad idea!
A group starts a game without you and you feel left out. What's one respectful way to handle the situation?
Ask to join, find another activity, talk to a trusted adult if needed.
If a teacher had a "Super Student potion," what ingredients might be inside?
Effort, kindness, practice, asking for help, positive attitude, growth mindset, celebrating mistakes, being a good peer
Your class is working on a boring assignment. Name three things you could do to stay focused even when something isn't exciting.
Open to responses
Break it into smaller pieces, use self-talk, ask for help, set a goal, take planned breaks.
You forgot to do your homework. What's the best next step?
Be honest and make a plan.
Name three items that help students stay successful at school.
Open to responses
A friend says, "You're not my friend anymore!" during an argument. What are two Friendship Ninja skills you could use to solve the problem without making it worse?
Open to responses
Stay calm, use "I" statements, apologize if needed, work toward a solution, take a break, walk away, talk with a trusted adult, if needed
What do you think teachers are most proud of: perfect grades or students who keep trying?
Students who keep trying.