Expected/unexpected
You need to use the restroom, but your teacher says, "You have to stay in the classroom. Can you wait until the next break." You decide not to listen and go to the restroom anyways. Is this an Expected or Unexpected behavior?
What is unexpected
You keep forgetting to do your homework. What should you do?
Write down your homework.
Your friend accidentally spilled their milk, what can you do to help them?
Help them clean it up.
My milk is spoiled. (Big deal or Little Deal) What should I do?
What is little deal. Get something else to drink.
I cannot find my homework. I know I did it! How do I feel?
What is sad or worried.
If you are angry, you can ask your teacher for a break. Is this an Expected or Unexpected behavior?
What is expected
If someone is being mean to you. What should you do?
Ask them to stop and if that doesn't work then go to a teacher for help.
You want to play with a friend at recess. What should you do?
say, "Can you play with me?"
I forgot something in the lunch line. (Big Deal or Little Deal) What should I do?
What is little deal? I can ask to go get it.
James stepped on the back of Chris's shoes on purpose in line. How does he feel?
What is mad. (Use your words to tell him to stop. Teachers will help him)
Talking to a friend while they are working quietly on an assignment. Is this an Expected or Unexpected behavior?
What is unexpected.
During recess, you see someone being bullied. What should you do?
Tell the bully to stop and if that doesn't work, ask the teacher for help.
You want to play with someone, but they say, NO! What should you do?
Ask another friend.
Someone is being mean to me and I do not know what to do...(Big deal or Little deal). What should I do?
What is big deal. Ask why they are mad or play with someone else.
There is a test today and I didn't study!!! How do I feel?
What is nervous or scared.
Refusing to do work because it is too hard. Is this an Expected or Unexpected behavior?
What is unexpected.
Bonus points for whole group for what you can do to fix the situation.
My classwork is way too hard for me to do. What should you do?
Ask a friend or teacher for help.
Someone is calling you names that you do not like. What should you do?
Ask them to stop.
My pencil broke! (Big deal or little deal). What do I do?
Little deal. Get a new pencil.
I lost at the game I am playing. How do I feel?
Upset/Sad/Not Happy
Bonus Points for whole group: What is one coping strategy that you can use.
You walk into a room and walk around without looking at people or saying hello. Is this expected or unexpected?
This is unexpected. What would be an expected behavior instead when you enter a room?
You can't figure out a math problem for homework. What should you do?
Answers may vary, but you can tell a grown up, email your teacher, or talk to a friend in your class.
You are trying to talk to your friend about a topic you are interested in but they are not looking at you or asking you questions about it. What should you do?
Try changing the topic or asking your friend a question about something else- your friend may not be interested in that topic.
I forgot to do part of my homework assignment. Big deal or little deal?
What is a little deal? I can explain to my teacher what happened.
I am waiting for my Grandmother to get off the phone so we can go to my friend's house. She has been talking for a long time. How do I feel?
What is I feel frustrated. I can take deep breaths to calm. My Grandmother may be talking about something important.