Flexible or Rigid?
An uncooked spaghetti noodle is _______ because it will break if it is bent.
Rigid
True or False: What you want is not always possible.
True
What kind of filter does the internet have?
Someone said something that offended you. What is a good way for you to handle this?
Ignore
Wait until you are calm
Make an "I" statement and say how it made you feel when you are calm.
A situation you can't get over quickly, can't ignore, or is very important is known as a ____ deal.
Big
A rubber band, string, and putty can all be described as _____.
Flexible
True or False: It is important to take accountability for your mistakes and apologize when you say something that hurts someone else's feelings
True
What kinds of filters do cars have?
Oil, gas, air filters
Your friend called and needs to change your plans because they aren't feeling well. What would you do or say?
You and your friend want to play a different video game
Little or small deal
Give an example of how your body is flexible
Can stretch, can move, can bend, etc.
True or False: A friendship has to end if you disagree or make a mistake.
False
What kinds of filters do people use when they make coffee?
Coffee filters
Your friend is nervous about going to high school. What do you say or do?
Support your friend with encouraging statements
Your friend insults you
Big deal
You are playing with your friend, and you both want to play different games. You have a silent tantrum because they won't do what you want.
Are you using Flexible or Rigid thinking?
Stuck / Rigid
Rigid behavior allows you to adjust your behavior when situations change
What kinds of filters do people use for air?
Air purifier filter, air conditioning filter
You and your roomate are choosing pizza toppings for dinner. He wants mushrooms but you want pepperoni. Tell us one way you can be flexible.
Choose both
rock-paper-scissors
Roommate chooses this time and you choose next time
Get no toppings and just do cheese
Your friend plays a prank on you behind your back
Big deal
Give an example of something flexible you've done recently
Try a new food
Go to a new place
Adapt to new situations (going to high school)
Remaining calm when plans change
A flexible thinker adapts to social situations
What kinds of filters do people use?
Mouth & Brain filters
You disagree with a friend. How do you politely handle this?
Disagree respectfully.
Make "I" statements
Acknowledge the other person's point of view
Your friend wants to listen to different music than you
Small or little deal