Kindness
How much does it cost to be kind to someone?
NOTHING!
Bullying is when someone is mean to you one time. True or false?
False - bullying is a repeated occurrence.
Two coping skills I use are..
(various answers)
True or false: Communication skills are not something you can improve on. Once you reach a certain age, you cannot learn how to better communicate.
False - you can learn communication skills at any age.
What is the name of the yard teacher at Wayside School?
Louis
Name two ways you can be kind to someone.
Various answers
A bystander is someone who watches bullying but doesn't do anything to stop it.
Talking with someone allows you to express yourself and release all those emotions rather than keeping them bottled up.
True or false: Communicating with peers will ensure that everything will always be okay and work out.
False - sometimes even with communicating things don't work out and THAT IS OKAY.
Where does Tracy go in her mind when she uses imagery?
The beach!
Why is it important to be kind?
Various answers, but being kind to others can help others feel better and cheer up but also help you feel good inside because you've helped someone else.
Bullying is illegal in all 50 states of the US. True or false?
True!
Name three different fidgets!
How can you introduce yourself to a new friend?
Tell them your name, what grade/class you're in, shake their hand.. (various answers).
What is the name of the first chapter book Kalli read to us?
Dinosaurs Before Dark - The Magic Treehouse Series Book 1
Taking a shower, getting sleep, using coping skills as needed, having a good meal, doing your favorite activity -- various answers.
What type of bullying is done through computers and phones?
Cyberbullying
True or false: When you're feeling upset, you shouldn't cry because crying doesn't help and isn't a coping skill.
FALSE! Crying actually releases endorphins to the brain to help you feel better and calm down. There is NOTHING wrong with crying it out!
What are three differences between communicating with friends versus communicating with adults?
Respectful tone, not joking around, comfortable eye contact, polite words.
The cold never bothered me anyway. What is my name?
(Whole team must answer) Name something kind about yourself!
Various answers - you're all amazing!
While on the playground, you see a classmate being bullied by a couple of peers. What would you do?
(hopefully) go and tell a teacher, intervene, defend the classmate, etc.
What does TIP stand for? (Look around the room!) Define/demonstrate one of the words in TIP.
Temperature
Intense Exercise
Paced Breathing
What is the difference between a respectful and a disrespectful disagreement?
Various answers - difference in tone, words, facial expression, body language.
What is a question you can never answer "yes" to?
Are you asleep yet?