Take 5
The first step in the Take 5 is to __________.
Calm Down
What type of breathing has you raise your hands high above your head while you inhale and leaning forward when you exhale?
Elephant Breathing
How many different size problems are there? What are they?
3- Small, medium and big
If a friend is upsetting you, you can let them know using an ______.
I-Message or I-Statement
What would you do if you were starting to feel upset over something your friend said to you?
Use calming strategies; use an I-Message to tell them how you feel; speak to adult
True or False: When dealing with a conflict, you should avoid talking about it.
False. Talking about it is the next step before trying to figure out what to do.
True or False: Squeezing your friend's arm is another way to calm down appropriately.
False. Squeezing a stress ball is an appropriate strategy to use to calm down.
What would be an expected reaction to someone sitting in my favorite seat at lunch?
Walking away, finding a different seat, ignoring it and moving on.
When you and a friend are having a hard time making a decision about where to have lunch and what to play, you can ______.
Compromise and each get something. Example: you choose the game and your friend chooses where to eat.
What would you do if you and a friend have been arguing about a game for the past week and haven't figured out a way to solve the problem?
Ask an adult for help or take a break from one another
Compromise with a friend; negotiate; use Rock, Paper, Scissors; take a vote
We use calm down strategies to calm our ____ and ____.
bodies and brains
True or False: crying over a big-sized problem is an appropriate reaction.
True- big size problems can make you feel upset or it could mean that you are hurt.
True or False: Taking a break from a friend means it's OK to spread rumors about them so others won't want to play with them.
False: This is never OK. Taking a break means respecting your friend's decision and still acting kind toward them.
What would you do if you had a problem at school and needed help from someone?
Ask to speak with an adult at school-tell them the problem, use an inside voice and state the problem without blaming someone else.
If you are going to take a break when there's a conflict, what is something you can do during that time?
Use a cool down strategy like deep breaths; play something different; take a walk; squeeze a stress ball
If someone took your seat at lunch, how can you keep yourself calm?
Taking deep breaths, walking away
What size problem is it if you left your chrome book at home and you need it for school?
Medium-sized. You can use coping strategies to keep calm but will need an adult's help to call your parent or borrow an extra chrome book for the day.
How would you feel if your friends were hanging out after school together all the time and not inviting you? How could you let them know how you feel?
Answers will vary.
You did something to hurt your friend's feelings and you want to apologize. How would give them a meaningful apology.
Should be similar to: "I'm sorry for _______. I didn't mean to hurt your feelings. Next time I will ______. Will you accept my apology?"
Name one adult you can seek help from if your problem is too big to solve on your own.
Teacher, school counselor, Principal, aide, nurse
True or False: calming tools are only helpful with small-sized problems.
False. They are helpful with any sized-problem.
True or False: If our reactions don't match the size of the problem, it can make others feel confused or uncomfortable.
True.
You were invited to Addison's party and had a great time. Your friend Beatrice was not invited. Should you talk about the party in front of Beatrice? Why or why not?
No, because talking about the party that Beatrice wasn't invited to may make her feel sad and left out. You can talk about the party at another time when she isn't there.
What would you do if your friend told you that they felt left out?
Listen to your friend's concerns and figure out a way to include everyone as best as possible; compromising: I really want to play with ___ today, but we can play what you want to play tomorrow".