it shows that you are listening
If you're in the library, what volume is appropriate to use?
quiet, low, whisper
If something doesn't go as planned, how might you feel?
upset, frustrated, off-balance
What is something that you can do to calm down?
watch TV, breathe, shower/bath, lay down
If someone is slumped in their chair, their arms are crossed, and they're looking down - do you think they are open or closed off to talking?
closed off
Tone is the way that you say something. How might you say, "I love ice cream!" to your friend?
I LOVE ice cream!
How might you feel if you found out that you're going to a water park tomorrow?
stoked, excited, happy
You were expecting to go outside, but now it's raining. You have a lot of energy, so what can you do instead?
jumping jacks, video games, drawing/art, legos, exercise inside
If someone is rolling their eyes, what could they be feeling?
frustrated, annoyed, irritated, upset
What does someone's tone tell you?
how they really feel about something, what they truly mean
What might it feel like to do better on a test than you'd expected?
uplifting, proud, surprised, happy, excited
You're feeling upset because you got in trouble. What can you do to cope?
walk away, alone time, deep breaths, play a game, apologize
If someone is nodding while you speak to them, what does this tell you?
they are listening, they are interested, they are keeping up with the conversation
What volume might you use during recess?
high, loud, stronger
Your pet got out the front door when you opened it. What might you feel?
scared, disappointed, worried, ashamed, sad
What is something you can do to cope with a change?
see the positive parts, work on accepting change, ask questions, look for opportunities to try something new