Friends
True or False?
Feelings
Back to school
Coping Skills
100
What are examples of safe and friendly words?
Please, no thank you, can I have help, yes, thank you, etc.
100
Calling people names will make them like me more.
False
100
How might you feel if a friend invited you to play at recess?
Happy
Shy
100
What's the name of your school?
Correct answer gets points.
Bonus points for knowing your teacher's name
100
What are coping skills?
Coping skills are tools that help us when we have strong feelings. Examples are deep breathing, asking for help, taking a break, and positive self talk.
200
Do friends sometimes get angry with each other?
Yes! It is totally normal to feel angry about something a friend did. You can use words to let them know.
200
I can ask for a break when I need one.
True
200
How might someone feel when they are getting ready for school?
Tired/ Sleepy
Excited/ Happy
200
Name three school rules at your school.
Some ideas:
be respectful, follow directions, raise your hand, keep your hands to yourself, use kind words, (what others did we miss?)
200
Name one thing that helps you when you are nervous or worried.
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300
Name one way to know if someone is trying to be friendly.
Some ideas:
They invite you to play.
They talk to you in a friendly way.
They share something with you.
300
It is normal to feel frustrated when school work seems hard.
True. Most people feel a little frustration when they are learning something new. A little frustration makes us work harder and a lot of frustration can make us shut down or act up.
300
How might you feel if a friend yelled at you?
Sad/ Upset
300
What’s one thing you want to do at school this year?
Any answer gets points!
300
Imagine that the work is super frustrating today, name one way to cope with your feelings.
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400
Who can help at school if friends have an argument?
Some ideas:
Teacher
Counselor
400
I felt both happy and nervous about starting school.
Any answer gets points. You know how you feel!
400
What can I do when I get upset at school?
Ask for help
Ask for a break
Take deep breaths
What did we miss?
400
What is your favorite thing about school?
...
400
You are tired and do not want to get ready for school. What coping skills can you use to help yourself?
.......
500
True of false? I can tell my friends I am happy to see them
True!!! You can share your happiness with your friends with words.
500
Name one piece of evidence that your teachers want to help you do well.
Any answer gets points.
500
When you don't understand the instructions at school, how might you feel?
Confused
500
How do you feel at the end of a school day?
Any answer gets points! You know how you feel better than anyone else.
500
Name a coping skill and show it to the group.
any