It's Okay to Back Away
Name something that makes you angry.
I could see how that could make you angry. Good answer!
What's the magic word we say when we don't know how to do something?
Yet!
The Power of Yet!
Before getting into a disagreement with a friend, what's the first thing you should do?
Hint: Think of the red light on a traffic light.
Stop!
Great job!
DAILY DOUBLE!!
How do your hands help you to listen to the speaker?
Hands are still and quiet.
Excellent!
DAILY DOUBLE!!
Name something that you love about Grandin Court.
Me too!! :)
What does your body look like when get angry?
Oh my goodness! You mean business!
What is something new that you would like to learn?
Yaasssss!
I know that you can do it!
After you stop, what should you do next?
Hint: Think of the yellow light on a traffic light.
Think of solutions!
Excellent job!
How do your eyes help you listen?
Eyes are looking at the speaker.
You go, good student!
What is your favorite special?
You are so lucky! You get to have 2 specials a day!!
:)
When we watched Howard B. Wigglebottom's It's Okay to Back Away, what part of his body did he listen to to let him know that he felt angry?
Howard listened to his stomach.
Great job!
True or False:
Learning is trying. Sometimes, we fail, and that’s okay. As long as we keep trying, we are succeeding. That’s called a growth mindset.
True!
Ten out of ten!!
DAILY DOUBLE!!
After stopping and thinking of solutions, what is next?
Hint: Think of the green light on a traffic light.
Try a solution!
You are fabulous!
How do your feet help you to listen to the speaker?
Feet are quiet and still.
Good job!
Tell us one thing that you love about your family.
I love my family too!
DAILY DOUBLE!!
Name another part of your body to listen to that lets you know you may start to feel angry.
Go smarty pants! Go smarty pants!
You may also get signals from your heartbeat. You may also feel hot, and you could make a fist.
Change this thought using the power of yet...
I don't know how tie my shoes. :(
I don't know how to tie my shoes, yet!
Tens across the board!!!
True or False:
If the first solution does not work, you might as well stop thinking of other ways to solve the problem.
False.
There's no tricking you, little cutie!
How does your heart help you to listen to the speaker?
Your heart cares about what the speaker is saying.
10/10!
What do you love about Grandin Court?
I love working here!
Name two ways you can calm down.
Awesome sauce!!
These are also some ideas: go outside and play, run, jump, throw a ball, and yell "Ninja, ninja, ninja!"
Name something that you can say to yourself so that you won't give up.
Fabulous!
You could also say...
Don't Give Up!
Keep on trucking!
I got this!
What traffic object should you think of when trying to solve a problem with a friend?
Hint: It has 3 different colored lights. Double the points if you can name all 3 colors in order.
Traffic light
Red, yellow, and green.
Somebody's been paying attention in guidance class!
How does your brain help you to listen to the speaker?
Your brain is focused on what the speaker is saying.
Tens across the board!
What do you want to be when you grow-up?
That sounds like a lot of fun!