Brain Challenge
Listen to four words and tell me all four in the same order.
key, turtle, pizza, moon
Someone asks, “What did you do at recess today?” What are three useful things you could tell them?
There are many correct answers. Possible correct answers:
You say hello to a classmate and they don't answer. What are TWO things that might explain why?
Possible answers: didn't hear me, was distracted, thinking about something else, feeling upset, didn't realize I was talking to them
You're doing math and you don't understand the problem even after trying it. What could you do next?
There are several possible correct anwers including: ask for help, ask for directions in another way, do one step at a time, take a short break if needed
Where is Kevin's family traveling when he is accidentally left home?
Paris
Listen to five numbers and tell me all five in the same order.
6, 2, 9, 4, 7
If you were telling me about something funny that happened at school, which information would help me understand the story most: what happened, someone's hair color, or what classroom number you were in? Why?
What happened.
Your friend usually plays with you, but today she wants to play with someone else. What might she be thinking?
Possible answers: wants to spend time with another friend, wants to play a different game, already made plans, wants variety
Your brother is doing something that annoys you and you can feel yourself getting angry. What could you do before responding?
There are several possible correct answers including: move away, breathe, ask him calmly to stop, get an adult if needed
What is the name of Kevin's older brother who gets into a fight with him before the trip?
Buzz
Listen to these numbers and say them BACKWARD.
2, 7, 4, 6
You come home and tell Mom, “Something bad happened at lunch.” What else would Mom need to know to understand what happened?
There are several correct answers, including: who was involved, what happened, what was said/done, how you felt, how it ended
A student gets back a paper, looks at it, sighs, and puts their head down. What might they be feeling AND what clue helped you decide?
There are several possible correct answers including: disappointed, frustrated, worried, embarassed
You want to play one game and your friend wants to play something completely different. What are three choices you have?
There are several correct answers including: take turns, compromise, each play separately, choose a third activity.
What are the first names of the two burglars trying to break into Kevin's house?
Harry and Marv
Listen to four letters and say them BACKWARD.
M, K, R, B
Pretend I missed your entire school day. Tell me about ONE thing that happened using: who, what, and how you felt.
A correct answer would give information about WHO was there, WHAT happened, and HOW you felt about it.
Two friends disagree about which game to play. One wants tag and one wants basketball. Does one person have to be wrong? What could they do?
No neither are wrong. They could, take turns, find another game, play separately and reconnect later, compromise
Someone says something and you can't tell whether they were joking or being mean. What could you do instead of guessing?
There are several correct answers including: "What did you mean?", "Were you joking?", observe their tone/body, ask a trusted adult if still confused
What happens during the night that contributes to the family oversleeping before their flight?
A power outage resets the alarm clocks
Listen carefully. I will say some numbers and some things. Tell me the NUMBERS first and then the THINGS.
4, 8, 2; dog, moon, pencil
Tell me about a problem you had recently so that I can understand it without asking you any questions.
A correct answer would include who was there / what happened / how you felt
A friend says, “I'm fine,” but they are looking down, talking quietly, and not joining the group. What are two possibilities for how they might really be feeling?
There are several possible correct answers including sad, embarassed, nervous, tired, wanting space
You feel left out because two friends are playing together without you. Your first thought is, “They don't want to be my friends anymore.” What could you do before deciding that's true?
There are several possible correct answers including: think of another explanation, ask whether she can join, remember friends can play with different people, choose another activity/person, talk about hurt feelings later
When Kevin first wakes up and realizes everyone is gone, what does he initially believe happened?
He thinks his wish that his family would disappear came true