Situations
Your sibling went into your room and took your journal! What could you do / say ?
First, calm down before speaking about it
Tell them how you feel, what you expect from them, how you would like them to handle it next time (dont read my journal or take my things)
What is one way to calm down when feeling angry or upset?
Breathing - box, balloon, 5 finger
Walk away
Count to 10
Take a break from the conversation
Journal
Talk to someone
Define the word "respect" and give an example of showing respect to someone.
Respect means treating someone with kindness and care. Example: Listening when your friend is talking and not interrupting.
Share how it can be hard to set boundaries
can feel scary, other person might feel mad, not used to it, not knowing what to say
What is one way to show a friend how you are feeling without using words?
Use facial expressions or body language, like smiling if you’re happy or giving a thumbs up.
Tell them " Please stop touching me , please give me some space, I dont like that, that makes me uncomfortable, if you dont stop I will tell the teacher "
Someone is bothering you . How can you calm down?
walk away
take a break
take deep breaths
count to 10 and down to 1
tell them how you feel calmly
Define the word "honest" and give an example of being honest.
Honest means telling the truth. Example: If you accidentally break a toy, you tell the truth about what happened.
How can you communicate or share a boundary with someone?
Tell them to stop, tell them how you feel, tell them what you would like instead. Use a calm voice, and be clear
What is one way to tell a friend that you are feeling upset without hurting their feelings?
Use “I” statements, like, “I feel upset when you interrupt me because it makes me feel like I’m not being heard.”
During a group project, one teammate isn’t doing their part. What can you say or do to make sure you dont do all the work?
“We need your help to finish the project. Can you work on [specific task] so we can do our best?”
Let's try one! Do roller coaster breathing one time.
Good job!
Define the word "forgiveness" and give an example of forgiving someone.
Forgiveness means letting go of anger when someone says sorry for hurting you. Example: If your friend accidentally hurts your feelings and apologizes, you accept their apology and stay friends.
How would you explain boundaries to someone?
A rule or limits and guidelines a person sets to define what behaviors are acceptable and unacceptable, protecting their physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
They are like invisible lines that show where one person's space ends and another begins. Boundaries help individuals feel safe, respected, and in control of their own lives
What should you do if you don’t know how to explain your emotions to a friend?
Take a deep breath and say, “I’m not sure how to explain, but I feel [emotion]. Can I tell you more later?”
What does respecting boundaries look like in a friendship?
Asking before hugging or playing a physical game.
Being gentle and considering what the other person is comfortable with.
Asking first.
True or False: It’s okay to yell at someone for doing something you don't like
False! We should try calming down first before talking about it if we are angry
Speaking calm
Not yelling
Listening to the other person
Being clear about what you want / dont want
Sharing your feelings
What should you do if someone breaks a boundary you have ? For example, taking your things without asking
Tell them how you feel calmly, ask them to not do that thing anymore, and what they could do instead to respect your boundary
Why is it important to listen to your friend when they are sharing their emotions?
It shows that you care and helps them feel supported.
You like privacy when using the bathroom or getting dressed. What can you say to your family member to have the privacy you want.
Tell them how you feel
Ask for privacy
Share why privacy is important to you
Make sure to shut the door / ask them to leave the room
What is your favorite / most helpful way to calm down?
What is a boundary with someone?
rules or limits you set to protect yourself
example - Do not push me, or I will tell an adult.
How can you set a boundary with an adult?
Time alone
Privacy when changing / using bathroom
Not wanting a hug
Say No thank you
An adult yelled at you and said something mean or unkind. What would you feel? what can you say?
“I feel ___ when you say ___"
"I don't like it when you say ____ "
"I don't like when you talk to me like that"