Problem Solving
Coping skills
Would you rather
Conversation Topics
Think it or say it
100
There is a guy in your class who is always mean to you. He always bumps you when he walks by and he calls you names. He knocks stuff out of your hands and makes you feel bad. You don't think you can take it anymore.
If you gave 1 solution= pts
if you gave 2 solution= 1.5 points!
100
Lets practice a coping skill together:
Everyone take 3 deep breaths in and out
If you practiced 3 then you get the points
100
Ask AT LEAST ONE person by name:
Would you rather eat candy every day for a month or have no candy for a month?
Points for asking!
If you ask two people or a follow up question independently= double points
100
Grab a dice or we can use online dice and have a conversation on the topic chosen. ASK at least 1 follow up question and 1 positive comments.
Points for engaging in a conversation
100
Your are at school and your teacher paired you up with a partner to fill out a worksheet together. You think the answer to a question is one thing and your partner thinks it is something else.
It turns out your partner was wrong and you say, "You should have known that bra". Do you think this is a think it or say it statement?
Correct answer: say it statement
Bonus questions:
1. How do you think this made your peer feel?
2. How would this make you feel if you got it wrong and they said that to you?
200
Your friend keeps winning in fortnight and you are consistently losing. Your friend is bragging every time he wins and does a victory dance for 3 minutes. This behavior bothers you. What can you do?
Examples of responses:
I can let them know that I do not like it when they brag and dance for that long. It feels like they are rubbing it in my face.
I can let them know saying good game, a quick dance or a small comment is ok but it feels like the fact you lost is more apparent when they do that.
200
Name 1 coping strategy you can use when you are at a restaurant
Lets practice this skill together
If you identify a coping skill = points
If you practice= double points!
200
Ask AT LEAST ONE person by name:
Would you rather play with a yo-yo or a slinky?
Points for asking!
If you asked two people or a follow up question independently= double points
200
Choose 1 topic
ASK at least 1 follow up question and 1 positive comments.
If you don't do all these steps half points, if you do all= full points
Points for asking!
200
You are going shopping at COSTCO for food items/snacks to spend your allowance on. Your mom grabs a shirt and says, "I really like this one". You tell your mom you think that looks too young for her and she should get something for moms. Is this a think it or a say it statement?
Correct answer: think it statement
Bonus questions:
1. How do you think this made your mom feel?
2. How could you have said this differently?
300
You are in the pool, doing laps and racing with a friend. He got out of the pool angry because you always win.
What can you do or say?
You can offer to play another game of his choice
OR play something outside of the pool
300
Name one coping strategy you can do at school.
Lets practice this together!
points for identifying!
double points for practicing
300
Ask AT LEAST ONE person by name:
Would you rather have velociraptor arms or have chicken feet?
Points for asking!
If you ask two people or a follow up question independently= double points
300
Grab a dice or we can use online dice and have a conversation on the topic chosen. ASK at least 1 follow up question and 1 positive comments.
Points for conversing with at least 1 person, 1 exchange and 1 comment
300
You are in history class and your teacher asks you a question but you don't know the answer and say, "this is boring"
Is this a think it or say it statement?
Think it
points for correct answer!
400
You rode the bus to school today and on the way in people are pointing and laughing at you because they think your outfit is funny.
What can you do?
Example of response:
To calm down you can take a break and do some deep breathing.
You can tell an adult (bus driver, teacher).
400
Lets practice a coping skill:
- find pillow or stuffy and squeeze it 3x
Points for completing!
400
Ask AT LEAST one person by name:
Would you rather be stuck overnight at target or a grocery store?
Points for asking!
BONUS: If you ask two people or a follow up question independently= double points
400
Topic: Would you like to go on a cruise? talk about it
ASK at least 1 follow up question and 1 positive comments.
If you don't do all these steps half points, if you do all= full points
Points for conversing with at least 1 person, 1 exchange and 1 comment
400
Your friend in class is tapping their pencil on their desk over and over again. You say to them "That is so annoying! I can't stand you!"
Is this a think it or say it statement?
Correct answer: think it= points
DOUBLE POINTS IF YOU GIVE SOMETHING ELSE YOU CAN SAY THAT IS APPROPRIATE TO HAVE THEM STOP (800)
500
You are riding the bus to school but you are waiting and the bus does not come! You must have missed it!
What can you do?
if 1 solution= points
if 2= 1.5 pts (750)
500
You forgot to do a project that is due and realized when you got to school and everyone else brought theirs to class.
What can you do to not get overwhelmed or calm down BEFORE talking to your teacher (1-2 coping skills).
Points for identifying 1 on your own
Double points for identifying the 2nd on your own
500
Ask AT LEAST ONE person by name:
Would you rather have a pillow fight or a snowball fight
Points for asking!
BONUS: If you ask two people 1.5 points (750)
If you asked 3 people, and asked a follow up question + a comment= 1,000 points
500
Topic: CHOOSE YOUR OWN CONVERSATION TOPIC
ASK at least 1 follow up question and 1 positive comments.
If you don't do all these steps half points, if you do all= full points
Points for conversing with at least 1 person, 1 exchange and 1 comment
If you asked 2 people on your own and made a comment + follow up questions= 1.5 pts (750)
IF you asked 3 people then double points (1000)
500
You bump into someone while walking and you say "Move out of the way!" You are eating dinner with your family and you say to your brother, "you are so annoying when you chew your food loudly
Is this a think it or say it statement?
You can have double points for answering IF you give an example of an appropriate response you can use
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