Spelling
Spell friend. “My friend plays with me at recess.”
F-R-I-E-N-D
What is 27 + 15?
42
Is an ice cube a solid, liquid, or gas?
A solid.
Is it okay to feel angry?
Yes. Anger is a normal feeling. We can feel angry and choose safe actions.
You and a friend disagree about which game to play. What is a disagreement between people called?
A conflict.
Spell because. “I wore a coat because it was cold.”
B-E-C-A-U-S-E
What is 83 − 36?
47
Which part of a plant takes in water from the soil?
The roots.
You lose a game. Your fists tighten and your face feels hot. Name two warning signs that you are getting angry.
Tight fists and a hot face.
You and a classmate both want the same basketball. Name one fair solution.
Take turns, play together, or agree to use another ball.
Spell beautiful. “The garden has beautiful flowers.”
B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L
There are 6 bags with 4 marbles in each bag. How many marbles are there altogether?
24 marbles, because 6 × 4 = 24.
What force pulls a ball toward the ground after you toss it into the air?
Gravity.
Your math work feels hard, and you want to rip your paper. Name two things you could do instead.
Take a slow breath and ask for help. Other answers include requesting a break or trying one problem at a time.
A classmate takes the marker you are using. What could you say to explain the problem and request it back?
“I’m using that marker. Please give it back. You can have a turn when I’m finished.”
Spell different. “We chose different books.”
D-I-F-F-E-R-E-N-T
You share 32 crackers equally among 4 children. How many crackers does each child get?
8 crackers, because 32 ÷ 4 = 8.
A puddle gets smaller on a warm day even though no one touches it. What happens to the water?
It evaporates, changing from liquid water into water vapor in the air.
Your teacher says you cannot be line leader today. You feel disappointed. What could you say and do?
Say, “I’m disappointed. Can I have a turn another day?” Use a calming tool if needed, then join the line.
A friend walks past you without saying hello. You think they are ignoring you. What could you do before deciding that?
Ask what happened and listen. They may not have seen you or may have been distracted.
Spell community. “We help people in our community.”
C-O-M-M-U-N-I-T-Y
There are 5 boxes with 6 pencils in each box. The teacher gives out 8 pencils. How many pencils remain?
22 pencils. First, 5 × 6 = 30. Then, 30 − 8 = 22.
Two identical plants get the same sunlight and soil. You water one but do not water the other. What are you testing?
How water affects plant growth. Water is the one thing you change.
Your block tower falls, and you want to throw the blocks. Explain how you could use Stop, Think, Choose.
Stop: Set the blocks down and pause. Think: Consider safe choices, such as taking a break or asking for help. Choose: Use a calming tool, then decide whether to rebuild.
A student keeps pushing you in line after you ask them to stop. What should you do, and why?
Move to a safer place and tell a trusted adult. Repeated pushing is a safety problem, and you deserve help. You do not have to keep trying to solve it alone.