Problem Solving
What are the three steps to the problem solving stoplight?
Stop, Think, Go.
What does verbal communication mean?
Word you speak out loud.
What are feelings, and how do you express them to others appropriately.
BONUS 100 points if you can complete an "I feel" statement.
Feelings are the emotions we have that can change depending on situations during the day. You express them by saying them out loud in a respectful manner or you can writing them down.
BONUS: I Feel _____ When _____
Give 1 example of a calming tool.
Answers vary. Deep breathing, fidgets, counting to 10, squeeze and release, ETC.
What was your favorite part of this school year so far?
Answers Vary.
The first step of the problem solving stoplight is "stop." What do you stop and do?
STOP all actions and CALM your body.
What does non-verbal communication mean?
What is kindness, and can you give an example of it?
The quality of being friendly, and considerate by do acts for others without expecting rewards.
Opening the door, giving a compliment, saying hello, apologizing, ETC.
What does "calming skills" mean?
Focuses on soothing high-energy emotions and relaxing the body and calming the mind (e.g., deep breaths, quiet, blankets).
In-the-moment techniques that reduce physical and emotional distress, helping to manage feelings that come and go rapidly. (Short-term/Reactive)
What do you give a scientist with bad breath?
Experi-mints
The second step of the problem solving stoplight is "think." What do you think about?
THINK if your solution are going to make the situation BETTER or WORSE.
When you meet a new classmate, what is a conversation start you could use?
Answers vary. Examples are asking their favorite color, food, fun activities, if they like videogames, ETC.
What is gratitude, and can you give an example?
A positive emotion and acknowledgment of appreciating benefits, kindness, or good fortune received.
I am grateful for my friends, mom, animals, teacher, ETC
Give 1 example of a coping tool.
Asking for a break, asking for help, conflict resolution/problem solving, reframing your thinking.
"If animals could talk, which one would be the rudest?"
Answers will Vary.
The third step of the problem solving stoplight is "GO." What do you GO do?
GO do which ever solution will make the situation BETTER for ALL
What is active listening?
When your WHOLE body is listening. Eye contact, body facing person talking, hands/feet are calm.
What is positive self-talk, and can you give an example of it?
When you use encouraging words towards yourself, especially when something appears to be more of a challenge.
I can do this, I am smart, I believe in myself, ETC.
What does "coping skills" mean?
Managing tough situations that cause the emotion and taking action to handle problems (e.g., asking for help, taking a break, using a strategy).
Behavioral (or cognitive) strategies used to manage, reduce, or tolerate stressful situations, emotions, or difficult life demands (Long-term/Proactive)
If you could create a new holiday, what would it be called and how would we celebrate?
Answer will vary.
A classmate pushed you off of the equipment at recess and you cut your leg. Give an example of how the stoplight will work in this situation.
Stop- Calm your body (deep breath)
Think- Should I push the kid back, scream, or go to an adult for help
Go- Go to an adult for help.
What are the three parts of a social filter?
Thinking bubble (thought we keep to ourselves), filter (taking out the unkind things), and talking bubble (things that are okay to say).
What is impulse control?
The ability to manage immediate urges, emotions, and behaviors, allowing individuals to "think before acting" and pause to consider potential consequences.
(Stop, Think, Act is similar to the problem solving stoplight)
Why is it important to learn coping and calming skills?
To help manage stress, and reduce anxiety. It helps build emotional resilience (learning to grow and keep moving forward), allow for better handling of tough situations, enhance self-awareness, and prevent emotional buildup.
If you had a pet dragon, what would you name it and what would you do together?
Answer will vary.