Problem Solving
Coping skills RP
Would you rather
Conversation Topics
Think it or say it
100
You get to school and you realize that you forgot your lunch? What do you?
If you gave 1 solution= pts
if you gave 2 solution= 1.5 points!
100
Lets practice a coping skill together:
You're at home, you dad says time to turn off your video game.
you get upset, what coping skill can you use?
If you practiced 3 then you get the points
Everyone take 3 deep breaths in and out
100
Ask AT LEAST ONE person by name:
- Would you rather eat a bug or never visit an amusement park ever again?
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 friend is really into Pokemon cards and you think that is sort of babyish. 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
At lunch you sit with both of your friends, Friend A has crackers and Friend B has grapes. You have none
- Friend A says, "Would you like to try my crackers?" and offers them.
- Response: Friend B says, "Yes, please" or "No, thank you."
what do you do?
Examples of responses:
200
You're feeling super duper frustrated with your homework what coping skill can you use to "calm down"
If you identify a coping skill = points
examples:
- positive self talk (in your head)
- deep breathing
- count to 10
- take a break/go to restroom
200
Ask AT LEAST ONE person by name:
- Would you rather take care of someone or have someone take care of you?
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
Your friend just got a new hairstyle and you comment that it looks rather odd.
Is this a think it or say it statement? and how can we fix it (rephrase it) to a more appropriate statement?
Correct answer: say it statement
300
Two friends are sharing a small bag of chips.
- Action: Friend A holds the bag and pours half into a bowl for Friend B.
- Action: Friend A says, "Here is your share".
- Friend B feels shy and says no thank you
What do you do?
you tell me
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 be the best athlete or have the best grades?
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
Your friend has a big piece of lettuce stuck in her teeth and you think it might embarrass her. Is this a think it or say it statement and what can we do to change what we say?
Say it but rephrase it
points for correct answer!
400
You are super hungry and finished your food! You see that you classmate has a snack, What could you do?
Points for giving 1 way to solve: 400
Points for giving 2 ways to solve: 550
400
You're so upset that you feel like breaking your toys/games/tangibles.
what coping skill should you do instead? lets practice
Points for completing!
- find pillow or stuffy and squeeze it 3x
Or
-take deep breaths and count to ten
400
Ask AT LEAST one person by name:
- Would you rather travel back in time or travel into the future?
Points for asking!
BONUS: If you ask two people or a follow up question independently= double points
400
Topic: What is your favorite color and why?
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
You are running down stairs, and you trip, you yell and scream (something inappropriate)
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
Two friends at school want to play on the same computer but there is only on available , What could you do?
if 1 solution= points
if 2= 1.5 pts (750)
500
Give everyone a compliment (can't repeat has to be new)
If everyone gives 1 example= double points
Points for identifying 1 example
Double points for everyone practicing 1x
500
Ask AT LEAST ONE person by name:
- Would you rather fly high like a bird or swim fast like a shark ?
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're having dinner and your brother burps really loud you say "dude that sounded like a duck dying"
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