Definitions
A feeling or understanding what someone else is feeling
Empathy
In the Problem-Solving Steps poster, what does the 4-letter word spell?
S-T-E-P
We listened to the "Walk, Walk, Walk" song. In the song it says: Empathy is what we're saying, Recognize those ________________.
Feelings
Name the girl who knew the right answer but whispered it.
Maia
Emma & James were having trouble solving a problem. Say the problem without blame.
Emma and James both wanted to use the computer but couldn't come to an agreement.
When you stand up for yourself others and are respectful and use calm words, it is called...
Being assertive
In this situation, Darlene jumped to conclusions. Explain what actually happened.
The girls were laughing about a movie.
Alisha was not getting into her group because...
She wasn't listening to the teacher's direction and wasn't paying attention. She was thinking about something else.
A girl was whispered the right answer but didn't get credit for it. Name 2 things that happened to her body after the boy got credit for the answer.
Her skin got hot, her heart started to beat faster, she started to breathe faster, her stomach hurt, her muscles got tight.
Explain which solution James and Emma decided to do.
They would share the computer.
Explain what it means to "jump to conclusions".
You make assumptions about what is going on or what you think is going on.
Name 2 things that Maia does to Calm Down.
She took a deep breath.
She counted.
She said positive things to herself.
Gabriella came to school and was expecting to play with Emma.
A. Why didn't Emma play with her?
B. What was the solution?
A. Emma wanted to dance with some other friends.
B. Emma and Gabriella dance together with the other friends and then they played with the stuffed animals.
Name 3 ways or strategies to calm down. Think about the poster that suggested strategies.
Take a deep breath.
Count.
Use positive self talk.
When you Think of Solutions, they need to be ____________ and _____________________.
Safe and respectful
Explain what positive self-talk is.
When you tell yourself positive things to encourage yourself or to help you calm down or get through a situaion.
Name the 3 steps to Calming Down. (Refer to the poster if needed).
Stop.
Name your Feeling.
Calm Down.
Alex spent the night at Randall's house. They had 2 different perceptions about how the sleepover went.
A. How did Alex perceive the sleepover?
B. How did Randall perceive the sleepover?
A. Alex had a great time and got to do fund things. He wants to sleep over again.
B. Randall did not have a great time. He didn't like the way Alex messed up his room. He's not sure if he wants Alex over again.
Explain what Darlene "jumped to conclusion" about.
She thought the girls were laughing about her.
Alisha's friends were trying to persuade her to do something. What was it? and what did she do about it?
She decided not to trip someone. Instead she asked for help on making her presentation funny.
Explain what it means to 'take responsibility for your actions'.
Be responsible for what you do. Trying to fix it.
When your friends try and persuade you to do what they want you to do is called __________ _____________.
Peer Pressure
James wanted to join in the soccer game. He tried 3 different ways. Name the 3 ways that he tried.
Hint: One was passive, one was aggressive, and one was assertive.
Passive: He stood around. Tried asking but was very quiet about it.
Aggressive: He was pushy, bossy, and he interrupted the game.
Assertive: He stood around, gave a compliment, asked a question, offered to play goalie, asked politely.
Ethan became really anxious because...
He doesn't think he's good at math, that he didn't study enough, that he doesn't do well on tests. He was worried that his mom would be mad if he didn't do well. He thought it was easier for everyone else.
Name all 4 problem solving steps.
S: Say the problem without blame
T: Think of Solutions
E: Explore consequences
P: Pick the best solution