Kind vs. Unkind Words
This is what we call words that make people feel happy and respected.
What are kind words?
This feeling might make you smile and laugh.
What is happy?
A good friend does this when someone is talking.
What is listening?
This is the first step. The step is to pause your body and not react.
What is stop?
Taking deep breaths helps you do this.
What is calm down?
Saying “You’re bad at this” is an example of this.
What are unkind words?
This feeling might make you want to cry or be alone.
What is sad?
Asking “Do you want to play?” is a way to do this.
What is inviting someone?
This is the second step. This step is to think about what could happen next.
What is think?
Counting to 10 is a skill for this.
What is self-control?
Instead of “Go away” you could say this
What is “I need some space right now?”
This feeling happens when something feels unfair.
What is angry?
Helping a friend when they are sad shows this.
What is kindness?
This is the last step. This step is to decide what to do.
What is choose?
Walking away instead of yelling shows this.
What is self-control?
Saying “Nice Job!” or “Good try!” are examples of this.
What are kind words?
When your heart beats fast and you feel worried, you might feel this.
What is nervous (or anxious)?
Letting someone else go first or use something is called this.
What is sharing (or taking turns)?
Thinking of different choices before acting is this step.
What is think?
Asking a teacher for help instead of reacting is an example of this.
What is making good choices?
This question helps you check your words: “Is it kind, true, and _______.”
What is helpful?
This is when you understand how someone else feels.
What is empathy?
Saying “I’m sorry” when you hurt someone shows this
What is responsibility (or being a good friend)?
If someone takes your pencil, this step helps you calm before reacting.
What is stop?
These are big emotions like anger or frustration that we need to manage.
What are big feelings?