🗣️ Communication
What does it mean to communicate?
To share information, thoughts, or feelings with another person.
What should your body generally be doing when someone is talking to you?
Facing the person, paying attention, and keeping your body calm.
Two students want the same pencil. What is one peaceful way they could solve the problem?
Take turns, share, or find another pencil.
What is one kind thing you could do for a classmate?
Help them, include them, give a compliment, share, or check on them.
What should you say when someone does a good job during a game?
“Good job!” or “Nice play!”
Which is a better way to ask for something: “Give me that!” or “Could I please have a turn?”
“Could I please have a turn?”
Should you interrupt someone while they are telling you a story?
No. Wait until they finish or pause.
You and your partner disagree about how to complete an assignment. What should you do first?
Stay calm and listen to each other's ideas.
You notice someone sitting alone at recess. What could you do?
Invite them to play or ask if they would like to join you.
You lose a game. What is a good sportsmanlike response?
Congratulate the winner and accept the result calmly.
Give one example of a polite compliment.
“I like your drawing,” “You worked really hard,” or another genuine compliment.
Name one way to show someone that you are listening.
Make appropriate eye contact, nod, respond, or ask a question.
What does compromise mean?
Finding a solution where each person gives a little or gets some of what they want.
Why is cooperation important when working in a group?
It helps everyone contribute and work toward the same goal.
Your teammate makes a mistake. What should you do?
Encourage them instead of making fun of them or blaming them.
Your friend tells you about something exciting that happened. What could you say to show interest?
“Wow!” “Tell me more!” or ask a related question.
Your friend is explaining a problem, but you are thinking about what you're going to say next. What should you do?
Focus on what your friend is saying instead of planning your response.
Your friend wants to play basketball, but you want to play soccer. What is one possible compromise?
Play one game first and the other game afterward.
Your group has different ideas for a project. What should you do?
Listen to everyone's ideas and work together to choose or combine ideas.
You think the referee or teacher made an unfair call. What is a respectful way to respond?
Calmly ask about the decision rather than yelling or arguing.
Why is it important to speak clearly when talking to others?
So others can understand what you mean and avoid confusion.
What is the difference between hearing someone and actively listening to them?
Hearing is noticing sounds; active listening means paying attention, thinking about what the person is saying, and showing them you understand.
Two classmates are arguing. Give three steps they could use to solve the disagreement peacefully.
What are three qualities of a good friend?
Kindness, honesty, respect, trustworthiness, helpfulness, listening, inclusion, or cooperation.
Your team wins, but the other team looks disappointed. What could you do to show good sportsmanship?
Congratulate the other team, be humble, and avoid bragging.