Expected vs. Unexpected
You are supposed to visit your favorite aunt this afternoon. It begins to snow, and your mom tells you that because the snow is so bad, you will have to visit at a different time. You say you are disappointed, but stay calm and remind yourself that you can play in your room today, and visit your aunt a different day. Is your behavior expected or unexpected?
Expected
Your dad promised that he would come home early for work today to go sledding with you. At the end of the day, he calls to say he won't be able to leave work early after all. What are you feeling?
Disappointed (mad, sad, frustrated)
You are ready to go to recess and are all lined up, but your teacher reminds you that you need to get your gloves and boots (it's cold and snowy outside). Is this problem small, medium, or big?
Small
Unexpected
You really, really wanted a Play Station 5 for your birthday, but your parents got you a new bike instead. A classmate tells you he just got a Play Station 5 for HIS birthday. What are you feeling?
Jealous
You are making frozen pizza in your toaster oven and the pizza catches on fire.
Big
You are swinging on the swing during recess, and a classmate who wants to use the swing tries to push you off. We know this is an unexpected behavior. What types of thoughts are you having?
Uncomfortable
Your teacher gives your class the directions to a hands on project you will be working on. After she hands out the materials, you realize you have no idea what to do. What are you feeling?
Confused
It's time for recess and you run out to the swings. Someone gets there first and you have to wait. Is this problem small, medium, or big?
Small
Your teacher is in the middle of explaining a writing assignment, and a classmate begins to clap. Is this behavior expected or unexpected?
Unexpected
A classmate just threw his shoe across the classroom, and began to yell/shout. What are you feeling?
You drop your parents phone in a puddle of water and destroy it. what is the size of the problem? Small medium or big?
Medium
During a talent show, a classmate plays the piano in front of the whole school. At the end of the song, everyone begins to clap. Is this expected or unexpected?
Expected
During recess, you were on the swings, which you didn't realize were wet and dirty from last night's snow, and now your pants are all wet, and you are worried someone may laugh at you. What are you feeling?
Embarrassed
Your teacher just gave the directions for a hands on problem. When you get your materials you realize you have no idea what to do. Is this problem small, medium, or big?
Small