Conversations and carrying on
When you want to start a conversation with a friend, this is a friendly, polite word you can say to greet them
What is hello (or hi)
If you lose a game, this is a polite, two-word phrase you should say to the person who won
what is "good game"
When a person is feeling angry, their body might feel hot, their hands might clench into fists, and this body part might feel tight or scowling
what is the face (or jaw)
You are playing a game with a buddy and they accidentally bump into you. Instead of getting mad, this is the best thing to assume about their mistake
What is assuming it was an accident
To show someone you are listening to them, you can face your body toward them and use these small vocal cues
what are words like yeah, mmhmm, or cool
true or false: being a good sport means you have to feel happy that you lost the game
what is false? (it's ok to feel sad or disappointed, but we still treat others with respect.
If you feel a heavy, low-energy "beanbag" feeling in your stomach and you feel like crying, you are likely experiencing this emotion
what is sadness
You want to join a group of classmates who are already playing a game on the playground. This is a polite question you can ask to join in
what is "can I play too? or is there room for one more?
Doing this means you talk, then you stop and let the other person talk, instead of doing all the talking yourself
what is taking turns
if you win a game, doing this action - like bragging or chanting "I'm the best!" is considered bad sportsmanship
what is gloating? (or boasting)
This is a safe, healthy physical action you can take to calm your body down when you start to feel your anger rising
what is taking deep breaths? (or squeezing a fidget, taking a break
A friend tells a joke that you don't think is very funny. to be kind, this is how you could respond
What is giving a small smile, a polite chuckle, or saying that was clever
If a friend tells you they just got a new dog, this is an example of an "on-topic" question you could ask them to keep the conversation going
what is "what is the dog's name? (or any dog-related question
What is a high-five, a fist bump, or a thumbs up
If a friend is acting quiet, using a flat tone of voice, and sighs a lot, they might be feeling this way
what is sad (or upset)
you are working in a group and two people have different ideas for a project. To solve this dilemma, you can combine ideas or vote, which is called making a
What is a compromise
This is a word that means standing up for yourself and politely asking for what you need.
self-advocacy
if a game is confusing or feels unfair, this is the best thing to do instead of quitting or yelling
what is asking the referee/teacher for help, or politely pausing the game to talk about the rules
complete this healthy coping statement: "it si okay to feel angry, but it is not okay to be
what is mean/ destructive/ hurtful?
A classmate is using a loud, angry voice with you. Instead of yelling back, this is how you can use your voice to help de-escalate the situation.
what is using a calm, quiet, and steady voice