Read the Room
You're telling a story, and your friend keeps looking at their phone and sighing. What non-verbal clue is their body language giving you?
What is disinterest/boredom/impatience?
What is the first step in the "Stop, Think, Go" technique?
What is Stop (pausing before acting on impulse)?
Name one physical activity that is a healthy coping skill.
What is exercising/going for a walk/playing sports?
When the cafeteria staff hands you your food, what is the polite thing to say?
What is "Thank you"?
The Pixar movie that famously talks about our core emotions (Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, Disgust) is called this.
What is Inside Out?
Someone is introduced to you, and they offer a firm handshake and make eye contact. What does their body language suggest?
What is confidence/respect/engagement?
Your friend cuts in front of you in the lunch line. In the "Think" step, you consider the size of the problem. Is this a big deal or a little deal?
What is a little deal (something you can likely handle on your own)?
What is the 5-4-3-2-1 technique?
What is a mindfulness coping skill where you name 5 things you see, 4 you can touch, 3 you hear, 2 you smell, and 1 you taste?
Someone steps on your foot by accident in line. What is an appropriate verbal response to them?
What is "It's okay" or "No problem" (after they hopefully apologize)?
What is the definition of "empathy"?
What is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another/put yourself in someone else's shoes?
In whole-body listening, what do you do with your eyes, ears, and feet?
What is looking at the person speaking, listening with ears, and pointing feet toward the speaker (turning your body toward them)?
You just found out you failed a big test. What should you Think about before you Go (act)? Name two things.
What are my emotions (e.g., sadness, frustration) and healthy options for moving forward (e.g., talking to a teacher, studying more)?
True or False: Using drugs or alcohol to manage stress is a healthy coping skill.
What is False (it is an unhealthy coping skill that often makes things worse later on)?
True or False: It is polite to wear headphones while someone is trying to talk to you.
What is False?
What skill is most important when communicating assertively during a conflict?
What is active listening (listening twice as much as talking)?
You see two classmates in the hallway talking very close to each other with their arms crossed. What emotions might they be feeling, and how do you know?
What is anger/frustration/disagreement?
You are upset and yell at your friend. The next day you feel bad. What is one action you can Go do to fix the mistake?
What is apologizing/talking about the feelings/making amends?
How can journaling or listening to music help you cope with academic pressure?
What is providing a healthy distraction, helping to process emotions, or relaxing?
A friend says, "I am sad today." What should you do or say in response?
What is actively listening, asking if they want to talk about it, or offering support?
You and your team want to use the same basketball court, but there's only one court available. What social skill could you use to solve this problem fairly?
What is compromise/negotiation/problem-solving?
A person rolls their eyes and sighs heavily when another person is speaking. True or False: This is considered polite behavior.
What is False?
Before you Go and make a big decision, like which college to attend, what part of the "Think" step should you focus on?
What is considering options and consequences/weighing pros and cons?
Name four healthy factors that contribute to managing stress effectively.
What are nutrition, exercise, sleep, and using coping skills?
Your peer makes a disruptive noise while others are trying to listen to the teacher. This behavior is considered "unexpected" in a classroom setting. What is the expected behavior?
What is being quiet/listening fully/having quiet hands and feet/waiting your turn to speak?
Recognizing that you feel nervous right before giving a presentation is an example of what social-emotional skill?
What is self-awareness?