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

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