Problem Solving
You like plain stuffing. Your mom made stuffing with lots of veggies in it and you don't really like it. What should you do when offered the stuffing?
-Pass or say no thank you
-Take some and pick out the other things
-Yell "yuck! I don't want that"
Say "no thanks" or you can put some on your plate. You don't have to eat what you don't like.
Your dad says, "I'm stuffed!" after finishing a meal. What does "I'm stuffed" mean?
He ate a lot.
Your uncle asks you all about your school, sports, friends for a few minutes. You finally reply, "How is your job?" How would he feel?
Pleasantly surprised and excited to share information about himself
Your Grandparents just arrived at your house. How should you start the conversation? Give two ways to respond.
1. "Hi Grandma and Grandpa!"
2. How are you?
Jose's mom interrupts his video game to come help in the kitchen. What are two different ways Jose could feel?
Jose could be happy to help his mom. He may also feel irritated that he doesn't get to play his game right now.
Someone takes the last cookie that you really wanted. What is a good way to solve this problem?
You can say "I was really hoping to have the last cookie, but maybe there will be other desserts I can try later."
"The pumpkin pie was heaven."
What does it really mean?
The pumpkin pie tastes delicious
You were helping your mom or dad kitchen and you decide to leave to go watch tv instead. You say, "I'm bored!!!" How might your mom or dad feel? What is their perspective?
They might be feeling sad that you don't want to be with them.
Your friend says, "I went to the arcade this weekend." What are 2 ways to respond
1. Cool! What did you do?
2. That sounds like fun!
Your mom usually makes pumpkin pie but this year she said she is making something new. What are two different ways people might feel?
You might be excited to try something new, but you also might be disappointed because you really love pumpkin pie.
Sara looks forward to pumpkin pie every Thanksgiving. This year there isn't any. What should she do?
-Try a different kind of pie
-Tell someone they need to go make or buy one
-Decide not to have any dessert
Try something new or skip dessert
The house was a circus on Thanksgiving day. What does it really mean?
The house was crazy or chaotic. Full of people.
Penelope is having dinner with her family and yells "that looks disgusting!!!" in front of everyone. How does that make others feel?
People might feel embarrassed.
Your mom gets home from her job and says, "I am so tired." What are two things you can say to respond?
1. I'm sorry it was so tiring.
2. Can I do something to help you?
John was going to go over to his friend's house today but his Grandma is coming over instead and his mom says he needs to spend time with her. What are two different ways John could feel?
He might be happy to see his grandma, but he could also be disappointed because he was expecting to go to his friends house.
You really want to sit next to your uncle at dinner. Your brother took that seat. What's the best way to solve this problem?
Politely ask your brother to change seats with you or find another seat that is close to your uncle.
The boy saw the huge bowl of mashed potatoes and said, "I'm ready to pig out!" What does that really mean?
Eat way too much.
Your mom was working really hard to make the pie and it accidentally got dropped on the floor. How do you think she would feel?
Angry that the pie is ruined. Disappointed because she worked hard to make it for everyone to enjoy.
You are at school and your friend is sitting by himself during recess. What are 2 ways you can start this conversation?
1. Hi!
2. Come play basketball with me.
Josh's little brother asked to play video games with him. What are two different ways he could feel?
You might be excited to show his brother how to play the game. He might be irritated because he was interrupted.
You are expected to help clean up after dinner. You notice that the other kids are not helping. What could you do?
-Clean up anyway
-Yell at your parent to make them help to
-Refuse to help if the other's don't have to
Clean up anyway because it's the right thing to do
My mom was going to show me how to set the table. She said, "it's as easy as pie". What does the idiom, Easy as Pie mean?
It's not difficult
Matthew's cousin said he would go outside to play with him but he's been waiting forever. How do you think he feels?
bored
After Thanksgiving break, you come back to school, and a classmate says, "I went to a different city over the break." What are 2 things you could say to continue the conversation?
1. Where did you go?
2. I've never been there before.
Sarah was planning to go ride bikes with her friend over the break. She tells you her bike is broken and you can't ride bikes together. What are two different ways Sarah could feel?
She may feel disappointed that she doesn't get to ride bikes. She may be happy because they get to do a different activity instead.