Feeding the Monster
How do you know if someone is a monster?
Ask them to stop and if they don't, they are a monster.
What should be balanced in circle talk?
Stories balanced with comments and questions.
Where should you look when someone is talking?
At the speaker.
What are some ways to calm down?
Breathe, take a break, walk away
How do you stop a monster?
Don't feed it! No response!
Who should talk in circle talk?
Only the person with the frisbee or talking piece.
What should you have in your hands?
Nothing especially if it is taking your attention away from speaker.
When you have quick reactions, what should you do before you react?
walk away, leave situation, ask teacher to go to the bathroom.
What happens when you respond to a monster?
It grows and gets worse.
If you are looking around the room or laying down, what are you communicating to the speaker?
That you don't care to listen to them.
Which way should your body face?
Towards the speaker.
If you react strongly, what might others think about you?
That you're weird or unstable.
What happens when you ignore the monster for a long time, but then respond?
It comes back full size!
Where should you look during circle time?
At the person who is talking.
What should you do when someone shares a story with you?
Comment or ask a question about their story.
What are some strong reactions?
Cussing, crying, yelling, slamming doors.
What are some reasons someone might be a monster?
To get attention, to make others' laugh, to make you feel bad.
If you are telling a story and people start getting restless, what should you do?
Wrap up the story because you are losing your audience.
If you are reading a book while someone is speaking, what are you communicating to the speaker?
That you are not listening and you don't care.
Why is it important to walk away before strong reaction?
So no one sees you have that reaction or you stop yourself.