Thinking about others
Why is it important to think about other people’s feelings?
To be kind and get along with others.
What feeling might you have when something doesn’t go your way?
Answer: Frustrated / upset/ annoyed
If someone laughs with you and you feel happy, is that being mean or okay?
Expected answer: Okay / kind.
If something small happens and you feel a little annoyed, what is one thing you can try first?
Expected answer: Say “stop” / take a breath / move away.
If you drop a pencil, do you need help or can you try first?
Expected answer: Try first.
What can happen if we don’t think about how someone else feels?
We might hurt their feelings or cause a problem.
What is one thing you can do to help your body calm down?
Take a deep breath / pause / ask for help etc.
If someone keeps doing something after you say “stop” and it feels bad, is that mean or okay?
Expected answer: Mean.
If someone is being a little unkind but you feel safe, what could you do by yourself?
Expected answer: Walk away / ignore / use words.
If someone bumps you by accident and says sorry, what can you do?
Expected answer: Say “it is okay” / keep playing.
How does thinking about others’ feelings help when we play games?
It helps us play fairly and take turns.
What can you say to yourself when something feels hard?
Answer: “I’ll try again” / “I can keep going.” etc
If someone takes your turn on purpose and doesn’t say sorry, how might that be?
Expected answer: Mean / not okay.
When is it a good idea to try something yourself before asking for help?
Expected answer: When I feel safe / when it’s a small problem.
Why are small problems called “small”?
Expected answer: Because they can be fixed easily / they don’t make us unsafe.
Why does thinking about others’ feelings help us keep friends?
It helps us understand them and solve problems together.
Why is it helpful to calm your body before you react?
Answer: So we can make better choices.
If someone says something that makes your body feel tight or upset, what might that tell you?
Expected answer: Something is not okay / they might be being mean
If someone is being mean and doesn’t stop, what is a safe next step?.
Expected answer: Get help from an adult
Question: You feel scared or unsafe. Big or small problem?
Expected answer: Big problem.
What skill helps us understand how someone else might be feeling?
Empathy.
What can help you keep playing even if you feel frustrated?
Answer: Using a strategy and not giving up.
If you’re not sure whether someone is being mean, what can you check first?
Expected answer: How I feel / my body / my feelings.
How do you know it’s time to ask for help?
Expected answer: When it’s unsafe / keeps happening / I feel scared.
Why is it okay to try fixing small problems by yourself?
Expected answer: It helps me practise / I am safe.