Challenge yourself to find more then 1 word for this picture
Joy, Happiness, Interested, Playful, Hopeful
"Wow, that's an ugly shirt that she's wearing"
Think it, don't say it!
Explain why you shouldn't say this to someone
I said something mean when I was mad and I'm calm now, but I don't need to say sorry.
False
What should you do instead?
I knew the answer to the question that the teacher was asking so I raised my hand, waited to be called on, and confidently gave my answer
Assertive!
How is this student communicating assertively?
I'm crying really hard, I need help, but no one can understand me when I'm this upset.
Deep breaths, calm down, collect your thoughts, ask for time alone, try to ask for help when your calm
Describe this feeling using more than one word
sad, bored, unhappy, ignored, guilty, lonely, alone, upset
My idea might work better.
Say It!
It's okay to provide your input, just remember to be kind!
I'm feeling lonely and miss talking with my friend. I should go call her or leave a message saying I miss her.
True, why not call her or share with someone that you miss her?
My friend kept poking me so I turned around, called him a dumb, and punched him in the face.
Aggressive!
What's a different way of handling this situation?
I was watching TV and my mom asked me to turn it off because I've had too much electronic time. BUT I'M SO BORED!
Find something else to do, go outside, play a game, do a puzzle, do a craft, play with a bike or ball, hula hoop, blow bubbles, play with your pets, draw etc.
Describe this feeling using more than one word
Awful, disappointed, hesitant, judgmental, annoyed, irritated
I hate this present, why would she buy this for me!?
Think it, don't say it!
Why would this be unkind to say?
My cousin saw me break a glass and is going to tell on me. I should lie and say I didn't do it!
False
What should you do instead?
A girl in school keeps calling me a crybaby, but i'm too scared to speak up for myself.
Passive
What's a better way to handle this sitation?
My classmate hit me first and I'm mad! I want to hit him back but I shouldn't, what can I do instead?
Stress ball, deep breaths, calm down, talk about it with an adult/teacher, use words and tell him that wasn't nice, hit a pillow, squeeze a pillow, tension release.
Describe this feeling using more than 1 word
scared, fearful, humiliated, worthless, insecure, anxious
Thank you for spending time with me today, I had fun.
Say it!
Explain why you should say this?
I woke up in a bad mood, and really don't want to talk to anyone. I think I should stay in my room until I calm down, breath and find something else to do.
True
Staying in your room and calming down when your feeling irritable is a good way to make sure your not taking your anger out on someone else but you can also talk it out with someone you trust
I think I would be a good group leader for our class project. I'm going to ask the other students if they mind that I'm leader.
Assertive
How is this student communicating assertively?
It's been such a fun day! I can't stop laughing and giggling. My mom said it's time to calm down and go to bed. But, I'VE GOT A CASE OF THE SILLIES! What should I do?
Breath, start relaxing, lay down, start relaxing different parts of your body from head to toe. It's great to have fun but you have to know when it's time to rest.
Describe this feeling using more then 1 word
mad, frustrated, furious, irritated, withdrawn, jealous, agitated
Your doing that wrong!!
Think it, don't say it!
Why would this be unkind to say, what could you say instead?
My cousin is climbing up on the counter and is going to fall. But I'm NOT going to tell because I don't want to tattle.
False!
This is dangerous, tell someone!
My mom asked me to go to the room for not sharing. I began arguing back and telling her "No, make me, what are you going to do about it!"
Aggressive
What is a better way to handle this situation?
It's the first day of school and I'm nervous, anxious, and scared. What if no one likes me? What if my friends aren't in my class?
Replace negative self talk with positives, breath, be open to change, be ready to make friends, talk to a parent or friend if your worried.