Small, Big, Medium Problem
What can you do if your friend is feeling sad?
You can listen to them, offer support, try to cheer them up
What body language says that someone is angry?
Eye brows pointed in, scrunched up face, arms crossed, frown, etc.
You keep trying to do a math problem and feel frustrated because it isn't correct.
Take a break and try again, take deep breaths, raise your hand and ask for help.
You don't understand the work you are supposed to do. Who can you ask for help?
Teacher, Parent, Friend
What can you do if your friend is mad at you for something you did to them?
Apologize, say sorry
What is body awareness? Why is it important?
Knowing where your body is in position to other people. It's important because standing too close to people can make others feel uncomfortable.
Demonstrate how you would introduce yourself to a new peer/friend?
Hi, my name is ____, what is your name?
Your friend is moving away and you feel really sad. What can you do?
You can make a plan to stay in contact over the phone and plan visits.
People are picking on your friend at lunch because his pants are too short. What should you do?
Stand up for your friend by telling an adult, play with your friend.
What can you do if you are feeling frustrated?
Talk to a friend, talk to your parents, talk to your teacher
Why is it important to stay on topic during a conversation?
It makes others happy, shows you are interested
Another student in class keeps tapping his pencil over an over. You feel annoyed and are distracted. What can you say?
Can you please try to stop tapping your pencil? It gets in the way of me trying to focus.
You got a paper cut.
Small/Medium Problem
A friend has said something that hurts your feelings. What can you do?
Tell them how you feel with a nice voice and explain why. Avoid yelling at them.
Somebody shoves you down in the hall and laughs. What is the best choice to make?
Tell them that's not okay, talk to the teacher, stay away from them, etc.
A peer asks you to do something you know is inappropriate during class, what do you do?
You can say no thanks or explain that you would like to focus
You were sitting in class doing your work and you hear the fire alarm.
Medium or Big Problem
How do you know if someone is listening?
Eye contact, nodding their head, talking back in the conversation.
What can you do if you are feeling very energetic and having a hard time settling down at school?
Ask if you can take a break/drink of water, take deep breaths, do a mindfulness activity, etc.