Superflex and the Thinkables!
Name one Thinkable
T-Flex, FocusTron, Thought Catcher, etc.
Who is the Unthinkable that makes us get stuck on one idea?
Rock Brain
What word describes behavior that makes other people have good or comfortable thoughts about us?
Expected
What should your eyes be looking at when someone is speaking?
The speaker
What's the first step in solving a problem?
Identify the size of the problem
Name one Thinkable character who helps with flexible thinking.
T-Flex
Which Unthinkable makes small problems seem like HUGE problems? (hint we get mad)
Glassman
If your teacher is talking and you should out without raising your hand, is that expected or unexpected?
Unexpected
What should your body be doing when you're listening?
Facing the speaker/sitting still
If you spill a little water, is that a small, medium, or big problem?
Small problem
What does Superflex use to defeat Rock Brain?
Flexible thinking and trying new ideas
Who is the Unthinkable who distracts us by making us focus on things around the room instead of the speaker?
Brain Eater
Why is it important to notice other people's thoughts about our behavior?
Name one thing your brain does during whole-body listening.
Think about what's being said; avoid distractions.
Name one strategy to calm down when Glassman shows up.
Deep breaths, counting, positive self-talk
T-Flex reminds us that it's okay to make _________ and keep trying. (fill in the blank)
Mistakes
This Unthinkable makes us want to talk about our own ideas and not listen to others.
Me-Gull
Give one example of an expected behavior when working with a partner.
Listening, sharing materials, taking turns
When you're listening, what should your mouth be doing?
Staying quiet until it's your turn to talk
Why is it important to match the size of our reaction to the size of the problem?
So our reactions are expected, and others see us as flexible problem solvers.
What does the word "flexible" mean in Social Thinking?
Being able to change your plan or try a new way when something doesn't work
This Unthinkable makes it hard to play games without getting super competitive.
Destroyer of Fun
What happens when we show a lot of unexpected behaviors in the group?
Others may feel uncomfortable, upset, or not want to work with us
Why do we call it "whole body" listening?
Because all parts of our body work together to listen (eyes, ears, brain, mouth, hands, feet, body
What should you do if you don't know how to solve a problem by yourself?
Ask for help from a teacher, friend, or trusted adult