Feelings about moving
What is 1 positive feeling kids might have about moving?
Happy
Excited
Eager
Do you think it will be easy or difficult to make new friends when moving?
Any answer is right!
Hopefully, you feel confident about being able to make new friends but it is normal to feel nervous.
True or False: Moving is easy
True/False
Moving can be an exciting experience but can be difficult for many reasons.
For example, leaving your friends, making a long drive, getting used to a new city
How many hearts do octopuses have?
3
What is 1 negative feeling kids might have about moving?
Angry
Nervous
Anxious
Confused
Disappointed
How do most kids stay in contact with friends when they move?
Social media
Letters
Phone calls/texts
True or False: Most kids aren't nervous about moving
False! - Most kids ARE nervous about moving. Some might be more nervous than others but it is an adjustment for everyone when you move from 1 house to another.
True or False: All polar bears are left-handed (or left-pawed)
True!
How do you feel about going to a new school?
Any answer is right!
What is 1 thing that worries you about making new friends?
Common answers:
Having a hard time starting conversations
Feeling shy
Feeling like everyone else knows each other
Worried about getting bullied
True or False: It's ALWAYS easy for kids to make friends when they move to a new neighborhood
False - sometimes kids have to get used to their new neighborhood before they feel comfortable trying to make friends
How long is the world's longest french fry?
34-inches long
Share how you first felt when your parents told you that your family was moving
Any answer is right!
Share how you could introduce yourself when meeting someone new
Any answer is right!
True or False: Kids ALWAYS feel the same way about moving
False - sometimes kids can both be excited or nervous about a move
But other times, 1 kid might be really excited while the other is a little more hesitant or upset
What part of the body do butterflies use to taste with?
Their feet
Billy just finished 8th grade with his best friends. He is excited to spend summer with them! His Dad just told him that their family has to move because of his job. How might Billy feel?
Disappointed
Sad
Excited to spend time with friends
Talk about what you would do if you started getting bullied at your new school
Ask an adult for help
Use assertive communication like "I don't like that."
Ignore them
Walk away
True or False: It's hard to move from one state to another state.
True/False
Moving is not the same for everyone. Some people move to a nearby state and it's not a huge adjustment. Other people move across the country and become used to new types of people, foods and cultures.
How tall was the tallest man to ever live?
8 feet 11 inches