Generosity
What does it mean to be generous to a classmate?
Something related to being kind and willing to share with your classmates, even when you don’t have to. It’s about giving your time, help, helping without expecting anything back, or things to others because you care.
What is a coping skill?
A tool or strategy to help you handle tough emotions or situations.
What is an emotion?
A feeling like happy, sad, angry, or excited.
What are the 4 parts of the Circle of Courage?
Belonging, Mastery, Independence, and Generosity.
You see someone drop all their papers in the hallway. What should you do?
Help them pick up their papers and ask if they’re okay. It’s a kind and generous thing to do.
Name one way you can show generosity during lunch or recess.
Anything related to being: Helpful, Caring, Socially Appropriate, Loyal, Empathic, Supportive. Ex: Sharing your snack, inviting someone to play, or helping clean up.
Name one way you calm down when you're upset.
Deep breathing, walking away, counting to 10, or talking to someone.
Name 3 different emotions you’ve felt this week.
Student answers will vary (e.g., excited, nervous, proud).
Which Circle of Courage part is about helping others?
Generosity
You’re feeling nervous about participating or talking in front of the class. What coping skills can help?
Practice ahead, take deep breaths, use positive self-talk.
Why is generosity important in a friendship?
It shows you care, builds trust, and makes your friends feel valued.
Ex: "What is showing your friend that you care about the friendship by being kind and supportive towards them.
True or False: Taking deep breaths can help you cope with stress.
True
What can you do when you feel angry?
Take deep breaths, walk away, talk to someone, or squeeze a stress ball.
Why is “Belonging” important in your classroom?
It helps everyone feel safe, included, and respected.
Someone bothers you on purpose. What emotion might you feel, and what’s a good way to respond?
Feel: Angry or annoyed. Response: Walk away, ask for help, use “I” statements.
Describe a time when someone was generous to you. How did it make you feel?
Any story related to generosity. Student’s personal answer; should reflect positive feelings like happy, thankful, etc.
Name 3 healthy coping skills you could use when you're having a tough day.
Drawing, listening to music, talking to an adult, exercising, journaling.
True or False: All emotions are okay to feel.
True
“Independence” means being able to do things on your own. Give an example.
Finishing your homework by yourself or solving a problem without help.
You and a peer both want the same seat, and you start to argue. What’s a positive way to handle this?
Take turns, offer to let them have it this time, or talk it out calmly. Using coping skills and generosity helps solve the problem peacefully.
You see someone alone at recess. What is a generous thing you could do?
Anything related to using the CoC skills. Ex: Invite them to play or talk with them so they feel included.
You’re nervous about a test or an assignment. What steps can you take to feel more confident?
Study ahead, ask questions, use positive self-talk, take deep breaths.
Explain the difference between feeling sad and feeling frustrated.
Sad = feeling down or unhappy; Frustrated = feeling upset because something isn’t going your way.
How can you show all four parts of the Circle of Courage in one day?
Belonging: Sit with someone new. Mastery: Do your best on an assignment. Independence: Solve a problem yourself. Generosity: Share or help a friend.
Your group isn’t listening to your ideas. You feel frustrated. What Circle of Courage values can help you?
Independence (speak up calmly), Belonging (be a team player), Generosity (listen to others too), Mastery (find a new way to share your idea).