A brain filter helps us determine what thoughts are ok to say and what we should leave as thoughts
True...
Jack got a new haircut and he seems to like it very much. He asked how you like it. You think it is ugly. Will you say it out loud or keep your thoughts in your thought bubble?
Bonus point for explaining your answer (e.g., how your action makes Jack feels, etc.)
What game console are these controllers from?

Nintendo Switch
Why is it important to give genuine compliments?
Compliments make other people feel good and make others want to be friend with you
Tell everyone in class you farted.
No. Why? It is information you don't need to share.
A good way to start a conversation might be commenting on a common context (the situation you’re in right now).
True...
But it is important to know that different people can have different thoughts about the same context!
Kim is in a bad mood in the morning and doesn't feel like talking and she feels like every little thing is getting on her nerves. Kim's mom starts asking her about what she is going to do for the day and Kim gets angry, but calmly says, "mom, I don't want to talk about my day. Can we talk about it after school?"
Did Kim filter out her negative thoughts?
Yes. Kim was able to filter out her negative thoughts and express her frustration in a positive manner.
Bonus 50pts: what's another way to say it?
When a coin is dropped in a glass of water, it will __________.
A. Float B. Sink C. Float mid-way D. Break the glass
B
What’re good ways to enter a conversation that's already going on?
Say some like "uh-huh", ask a question, and share something related.
Shout loudly after your teacher said he couldn't hear you.
No. Your teacher was giving you information and the polite response is to raise your volume a little bit, or move closer.
It’s okay to share your opinions on politics and religion in the first conversation with someone.
False...
Andy and Scott sit behind Luke on the school bus, and they are making some noise and Luke is becoming upset. He turns around and says, "Will you shut up already? Nobody wants to hear what you have to say!"
Did Luke filter out his negative thoughts?
No...
Bonus point for coming up with another reaction (What would you do instead?)
What animal can carry up to 5000 times its body weight?
Ants
How would you know someone is having a private conversation?
Talking quietly, whispering, bodies turned inwards
Get a tissue for a friend after they sneeze.
Yes, if they need it.
When people are upset they can have both helpful and unhelpful thoughts occurring at the same time.
For example: A person can have a thought of I hate math at the same time as a thought of I should try to study harder.
True
When a person is upset our brain is recognizing that we are upset as well as helping us try to think of a solution to calm down
Mike and Ben are playing an online game together, and Stacy keeps going up to them and annoying them and they want her to stop. Will you say it out loud or keep your thoughts in your thought bubble?
Bonus point for explaining your answer
What symbol is this from?![]()
What logo is this?
Playstation
Why might it be useful to notice someone’s physical appearance?
Know their interests, start conversations, notice if anything is different, notice how their mood is
Wipe up your pants if you spill water on them and tell everyone you "Didn't pee yourself."
Yes, wipe up your pants in the bathroom.
No, don't make an announcement.
It can be good and useful to say your feelings out loud so that others know how you feel and can offer help:
e.g., I feel angry, I am overwhelmed, I need to talk
True...
These are useful thoughts that a person can say out loud to let someone know that they are upset and need help. This is called the thinking brain, where the brain is trying to help someone calm down and seek help if needed.
While Ann is streaming her favorite video game online, and someone keeps typing in the chat feature that she is horrible at the game. Ann's feelings are getting hurt and she starts to think that maybe she is not that great. Ann decides to block this person.
Did Ann filter her negative thought?
Yes and No
Ann filtered her negative thoughts towards the person that she felt was hurting her feelings by blocking him; however, she still had a thought that maybe she wasn't good at her game.
What do you call a group of giraffes?
A. A tower
B. A pack
C. A building
D. A group
A. A tower
How do you know if you are asking questions about a topic that is too personal, other than the person saying they don't want to talk about it?
They try to change the subject, face looks upset, short answers, looking away
Interrupt your teacher when they are talking.
Yes, if it's an emergency (fire, someone getting hurt)
No, don't interrupt for other reasons.