Feelings
What should you do when your feelings get too big?
Use a calm down strategy!
Someone is staring at you and you don't like it.
Ignore it, ask them to stop, move somewhere else
How can you make a friend?
Ask them to play, start a conversation, etc.
What is bullying?
Someone doing something mean over and over again and you can't make it stop. You feel scared. It's one-sided.
How do other people feel when you don't use self-control? Why?
Upset, frustrated, etc. - it's distracting, annoying, hard to focus, might hurt someone
You're arguing with a friend and can't solve the problem. You both start to get angry and yell.
Take a break, use calm down strategy, etc.
Is it normal for friends to argue?
Yes! Just as long as it doesn't go too far. This means you know how to fix it and move on.
How does bullying make you feel
scared
What are 5 coping skills
deep breaths, drawing, going on a walk, talk to an adult, take a break, etc.
Your friend cut you in line.
Do you tell the teacher?
Don't need to tell the teacher - small problem
Plays with you, says kind things, like to share/take turns, etc.
Is it ok to be mean back to a bully? Why/why not?
No! If you're mean back it's not one-sided anymore and isn't bullying. Also, you would be in trouble too.
What is an anger trigger?
Something that pushes your buttons, causes you to get angry
You see a big kid saying mean things to a kindergartner on the bus
Tell him to stop, tell the bus driver, ask him to sit with you instead
What are 3 things you can do to fix an argument with a friend?
Make a compromise, use an I-message, be willing to forgive, etc.
What's the difference between reporting and tattling?
Reporting is telling an adult about someone being hurt, bullying.
Telling is getting someone in trouble, you feel annoyed, a small problem.
What is empathy
Putting yourself in someone else's shoes, thinking about how they feel
You saw two girls whispering and think it's them saying mean things about you
Ask them, tell yourself positive thoughts, ignore it, etc.
What is conflict resolution
fixing a problem with someone, coming up with a win win, etc.
What are the 3 R's of bullying
recognize, report, refuse