Size of the Problem
Someone accidentally bumps you or is staring at you in class.
Little (bump)
Tegan says nothing when Will tells her his mom is in the hospital.
Tegan’s reaction is:
A. Too Big
B. Too Small
C. Just Right
Anna starts yelling at everyone in class when the teacher did not call on her. How did the other student’s feel about Anna’s reaction?
Scared, annoyed, mad
My inner _______ uses negative self-talk that gets me nowhere. It puts defeating thoughts in my head.
critic
Your teacher calls on you but you don’t know the answer.
Your Inner Coach says…
Examples of correct answers:
"That's ok. You can always get the next one."
"This is a little problem. Nobody's perfect."
The lunch menu changes at the last minute.
Little (bump)
Liam starts banging his head on his desk when it’s time to line up for CSS.
Liam’s reaction is:
A. Too Big
B. Too Small
C. Just Right
Tim dropped his cup of water walking back to his desk. He quietly grabbed towels and started to clean up the spilled water. How did the teacher/student’s feel about Tim’s reaction?
Happy, Proud, Helpful
"I can't do it!"
"I'm not worthy."
"I must not make a mistake."
"I'm not good enough."
"Nobody loves me."
These are examples of things your inner ________ might say.
critic
You trip on the sidewalk as you’re walking in from outside. Everyone sees.
Your Inner Coach says…
Examples of correct answers:
“That was funny! It’s ok to laugh at yourself.”
“People do embarrassing things all the time.”
Your friend cuts in front of you in line, you get so upset that you hit him.
Medium (hill)
Miss Emily calls on another student that is raising their hand. You wait until the next question and hope that she calls on you.
Your reaction is:
A. Too Big
B. Too Small
C. Just Right
Jack was playing on the scooter in Indoor, when Matt started to hit him and pull him off because he wanted a turn on the scooter. How did Jack feel about Matt's reaction?
Sad, Mad, Scared
My inner ________ reminds me to use strategies to keep myself calm.
coach
Your friend chooses to play with someone else during recess.
Your Inner Coach says…
Examples of correct answers:
“That doesn’t mean they don’t like you.”
“Just take some deep breaths and find something else to do.”
There is a fire in the school!
Big (Mountain)
John took the toy away from Evan unexpectedly. Evan just walked away and did not say anything.
Evan’s reaction is:
A. Too Big
B. Too Small
C. Just Right
Tina gave Jenny a hug after she heard her pet ran away last night. How do you think Jenny felt about Tina’s reaction?
Loved, comforted, happy
My inner ________ usually makes the situation worse.
critic
BONUS 400: Give an example.
Someone you love yells at you for making a mistake.
Your Inner Coach says…
Examples of correct answers:
“You’re still a good person.”
“Maybe you both just need some time and space to cool down.”
Caleb fell off a stool in class and hurt his leg. He cut it and it is bleeding.
Medium (hill)
Jessica pushes Cory out of line when he gets there first.
Jessica’s reaction is:
A. Too Big
B. Too Small
C. Just Right
Chris was upset that he messed up on his school work. He asked his teacher for help and took a break. How did his classmates feel about Chris’s reaction?
Happy, calm
Sometimes my inner coach and inner critic fight for my attention. Who’s in control of who I listen to?
I am.
You have a rough day at school and drop to white.
Your Inner Coach says…
Examples of correct answers:
“We all have bad days. Tomorrow you can do better.”
“What can you do differently next time?”