Feelings
Your sister was out riding her new bike. She suddenly came running in the house crying. Why do you think she was crying and what could you do about it?
She got hurt. You can help her and tell her sorry you got hurt.
Manners are good behaviors and words we use to show we are polite and respectful towards others. Sometimes kind words go a long way. List all the kind and polite words you can think of.
please, excuse me, thank you, you're welcome
You are eating dinner at a fancy restaurant with your parents and their friends. You have a really messy dinner and accidentally flip a noodle into the lady's lap. They are busy talking and don't notice it. What could you do?
Say sorry
She might be angry or annoyed
Why is it important to ask questions during a conversation?
It keeps the conversation going
Someone in your class teased you because you got so many wrong on your spelling test. How did you feel? What did you do?
Compliments are a kind way to brighten someone's day. List some compliments you can say to someone.
You're a good friend
You're a good listener
You did a wonderful job
The teacher is giving directions, but your friend sitting next to you keeps talking. You can't hear the directions. What should you do?
Ask the teacher to repeat the directions
The teacher is reading a book aloud in the classroom. Greg puts his head down on the desk. How might the teacher feel about that?
The teacher might be concerned for Greg thinking he doesn't feel well or is tired. She might also think he doesn't want to listen so she might feel disappointed in him.
I watched a movie yesterday. It was awesome. What question can you ask?
What movie did you see?
I felt embarrassed. I tried better next time.
Imagine you have an invisible bubble around you and others do also. That is our personal space. Respecting the personal space of others helps you feel safe. Can you think of when it's okay to be in someone's personal space.
Give someone a hug
When you're in a crowded place
When you're in a train
When you're at a party
You waited a long time, but your mom didn't come to pick you up after school. What should you do?
Ask to call home
Tanya doesn't have a pencil for math again and asks Paul for one. Paul says no. Why did Paul say no?
He said no because she always asks for a pencil
I bought a new guitar. I'm so excited to use it. What can you ask?
What kind of guitar did you get? What kinds of songs do you want to play?
You noticed the new girl in class didn't have anyone to play with during recess. How would you feel if you were her? What would you do?
I would be upset. I would ask her to play with me.
Being a good sport means playing fair, being a good teammate and staying positive whether you win or lose. It means having sportsmanship. Can you think of a time when you were a good sport?
Varied answers
You were playing tether-ball and were the champion so far. In the next game, you slightly touched the rope. Only one student saw you touch the rope. What will you do?
When the teacher asks for the students to turn in their homework, Angela asks to go to the nurse. Why might Angela ask to go to the nurse at that time?
She didn't do her homework
I went to the beach this weekend it was a lot of fun. What question can you ask?
What did you do at the beach?
While you were walking in the hall, a girl tripped you and started laughing. How does that make you feel and what would you do about it?
I would be upset maybe even angry. I would tell her that it's not nice to laugh because I fell and then tell the teacher.
happy, sad, angry, frustrated, bored, tired, disappointed, grateful, hopeful
The person sitting behind you keeps tapping your chair with his foot. What should you do?
Tell the kid to stop and if they don't tell the teacher
Molly is in the hall and runs up to a group of girls. The girls turn and walk away without talking to Molly. Why might the girls have walked away?
Maybe they walked away because Molly wasn't being a good friend.
Harry texted me and wants to hang out. What can you ask?
What does he want to do?