Think it Vs. Say it
Non Preferred Things
Non Preferred People
Emotions
Expectations
100

“You’re Ugly!!”

Think it. This is a rude comment.

100

Should or shouldn’t: Screaming

Shouldn’t

100

Should or shouldn’t: Taking space

Should. Good toleration strategy.

100

I’m feeling angry. How should I calm myself down?

*Take a walk

*Count to 10

…. What else can you do to calm yourself down?

100

Do we bully at Spotlight?

NOOO

200

“I love your drawing, you’re so talented.”

Say it. This is a positive comment.

200

Should or shouldn’t: Throw items

Shouldn’t

200

Should or shouldn’t: Choosing negative comments

Shouldn’t. Bad strategy. Making negative comments towards someone is not nice.

200

I’m feeling sad. What should I do?

*Talk to an adult

*Ask for a hug

… What else can you do when you’re sad?

200

Do we swear at Spotlight?

Nooo

300

“Ewwww. I cannot believe you like Roblox.”

Think it. This is a rude comment. Although you may not like Roblox, it’s okay for someone else to.

300

Should or shouldn’t: Make fun of someone‘s interests

Shouldn’t. 

300

Who should you talk to if someone is bothering you, even when you ask them to ”Please stop.” 

Talk to a trusted adult and let them know how you feel. Let out your feelings using words, not your body.

300

What are ways I can keep myself happy?

*Play with friends

*Draw

…. What else can you do to keep yourself happy?

300

Where do we keep our hands?

To ourselves

400

“Minecraft isn’t my favorite, I prefer Fortnite instead.”

Say it. This comment is neutral.

400

Bob doesn’t want to do lesson. He starts having a tantrum and using his hands to hurt others. What should he have done instead?

*Take a walk

*Talk to a trusted adult

….. What else could Bob have done

400

What is an example of a neutral topic that you could talk about with a non preferred person.

*Video Games

*TV Shows

… What else could you talk about?

400

Bob is throwing things and screaming at Rashely. What emotion could he be feeling?

Anger, sadness, Nervousness

400

When an adult gives you a direction, what should you do?

Follow the directions the first time they’re given

500

“Stop it!! You’re so annoying.”

Think It. This response is rude. Instead, you could say, “Hey, could you please stop doing that, that‘s annoying.”

500

Bill wants to do creativity, but his friend Tom doesn’t want to. Bill tells Tom we should do creativity first, and then play a game you like. Tom then agrees to do creativity. What type of toleration strategy is this?

Compromise. Tom talked to his friend and compromised with him.

500

How can we stay in control of our body?

*Take deep breaths

*Use A fidget

… What else could you do to keep your body in control?

500

Bill is jumping up and down and is laughing extremely loud. What emotion is he displaying?

Excitement, happiness. How can he calm his body down?

500

Bob is constantly talking while adults are giving directions. What expectation is he not following?

Don’t speak over others, respecting others, and be kind.

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