Friendship
If I do something funny and all my friends laugh. I should do it again and again to make them laugh.
True or False
False. If you do something funny, it is usually only funny once. If you do it repeatedly, it gets annoying to others.
When I am talking to someone, I should look around the room and not at them.
True or false.
False. When talking to someone, I should face my body toward them and maintain some eye contact....not staring.
I don't like zoom meetings and don't want to go.
Is this a positive or negative attitude?
Negative Attitude.
Instead say something like, "It's too bad we can't go to school, but it's nice to see my friends and teachers everyday on zoom." What else can you say?
You are feeling frustrated and starting to lose some control of your body. Which Zone are you in?
Blue
Green
Yellow
Red
Yellow - Yellow is the Zone where you are starting to lose control.
Recognize it, label the feeling, and find a way to regain control.
When someone asks, "do you like my new _____", it usually means they want you to say you like it.
True or False
True. Even if you don't like it, try to stay positive and find something nice to say.
I should take turns in conversation and respond to my friend when he/she speaks.
True or false
True. This is make me seem polite and interested in them.
In zoom meetings I should lay down on my bed.
True or False
False. It will be easier to stay focused if you have a chair and a table or desk, just like you are in school. :-)
I am calm and doing my work, so I can be done before lunch. Which Zone am I in?
Blue
Green
Yellow
Red
When going to a friend's house, I should greet his family members by saying "hello" politely.
True. My friend's family will think I am polite. If I don't say, "hello," they may think I am rude.
When in a conversation, I notice my friend looks bored and that I have been talking for a long time. I should stop and ask them a questions about themselves.
True or False.
True. Friends like to have turns to talk in conversation.
I should keep myself on mute until the teacher asks me a question.
True or False
True! Everyone's house has different background noises and sometimes it can be distracting to the class. Just like when we GO to school, we have to have be quiet while the teacher is talking.
This lesson is taking forever! I am so bored! Which Zone am I in?
Blue
Green
Yellow
Red
Blue - When you are bored, your body is moving slowly and you may become sleepy. Sometimes when people are bored, they lose focus and are not listening to the teacher. It's good to recognize when you are bored, so you can make a choice to re-focus.
When I am playing a game with a friend, I want to win! So I will cheat if I need to.
Cool or not cool.
Sometimes friends argue because we don't share the same opinion. This means the friendship is OVER.
True or false.
False. Sometimes friends argue, but typically they are able to find ways to recover from the argument and stay friends.
What is the most important thing to remember about remote learning?
a. Have a good attitude
b. Come prepared with all my supplies
c. Be respectful of teachers and other students.
d. ALL of THESE
D. ALL of THESE!!!
Someone was teasing me! It makes me so angry! Which Zone am I in?
Blue
Green
Yellow
Red
Red Zone! You are losing control and it is difficult to think and make good choices.
Recognize it, know that it's okay, and do something to calm yourself.
When my friend tells me something personal about themselves, their family, or their feelings, I should go tell other people about it.
True or false.
False. If a friend shares personal information with me, they are typically expecting me to keep it a secret and I should not tell my other friends. This is called gossip.
With the exception of if my friend is unsafe, then I should tell an adult.
When I am hanging out with friends. I always get to choose the activity.
True or false.
False. Sometimes, friends want to do different things. We need to find something we both want to do.
a. Leave the meeting and not come back.
b. Be patient, take a deep breath, and do my best to participate. Remote learning won't be forever!
b. Be patient, take a deep breath, and do my best to participate. Remote learning won't be forever!
Remember your teacher and everyone else is doing their best!
We had a rough morning at home. Mom was upset, because we got up late, I couldn't find my shoes, my homework wasn't done and I barely had time for breakfast before the bus came. Which Zone am I in?
Blue
Green
Yellow
Red
Chose a Zone, Everyone will handle this differently. To earn your 500 points, Decide which Zone you would be in, say why, and tell me how you would calm yourself and be ready to learn at school. Use your team to help you out. Discuss!