Reflection
Tell us 1 memory you have from this school year
What is it called when you ask a teacher to leave the classroom for 5 minutes?
A break/a walk
How should you begin a conversation with another peer at school?
Tell us 1 place you will go this summer
You worked really hard on studying for a test and get it back the next day only to find out you got a D on it. How would you feel?
Name 2 people that you have been grateful for this school year
True or false: a coping strategy is something that makes us more upset
False - it helps us manage our feelings
When you have _________ for someone, it means you are able to put yourself in their shoes and understand their perspective
Empathy
Tell us 2 foods you like to eat during the summer
What is an example of a negative way (not a good way) to manage your feelings when you are mad or upset?
Kicking, throwing things, yelling, being rude to an adult, being mean to a peer, running out of the room, destroying property
Name 2 things you are proud of yourself for this year
Tell us a few coping strategies that you could use to help you manage your feelings
Walk, break, deep breaths, listening to music, drawing, journaling, talking to adult
If Sarah is talking about her favorite restaurant and Joe starts talking about Star wars, is this staying on topic?
No.
The topic is restaurants, and Star Wars isn't a restaurant.
Tell us 3 things you are looking forward to this summer
Talk
Tell us 1 thing you learned this school year during Daily Living Skills
Tell us 2 triggers that make you feel angry or upset.
What do you do to calm down?
Your friend is talking about video games, what is a question you could ask them to stay on topic and keep the conversation going?
Tell us who you will spend time with this summer.
Tell us about a time you felt annoyed. How did you manage that feeling?
What is 1 thing you will miss about school once summer starts?
Give us an example of a time where you felt frustrated at school and how you dealt with it.
True or false: It's important to make sure you share the conversation so that each person has equal time to talk and listen
True
Ask someone in this group a question about their summer vacation plans.
What do you do if your friend is angry or upset? How can you help them?