Flexible or rock thinking?
Your best friend at school wanted to play with someone else, so you said some things that you know would make her sad.
Rock brain
What are 3 qualities a good friend has?
Kindness, funny, supportive, etc
Name 1 skill you can use when you feel like you need to calm down
Deep breathing, walking away, etc
You are playing with your brother, and he steals your favorite toy. You end up hitting him. Was this a kind choice?
No, hitting is never the answer
I feel ——- ——- when you play with me
Happy, excited, loved
Your friend asked you to come over. When you asked if you were allowed but was told not today, so you began thinking about another day you could go to your friends
Flexible Brain
What do you do if your friend said something that hurt your feelings?
Ask your friend what they did that was hurtful, communicate with them
You are feeling hyper. What can you do?
Get energy out in a healthy way. Go for a walk, punch a pillow, run a lap, etc.
Your sibling tells you that your art project looks bad, you cry and tell them you hate them. How do you fix this?
You can apologize, tell them you were upset, try again
How do you feel when you see your sibling take your toy from you?
Upset, annoyed, angry, etc
What type of thinking brain means you can see another solution to the problem?
Flexible Brain!!
You really want to play a game with your friends, but there are too many people already playing. What can you do?
Wait until there is an open spot, find another game to play, ask your friends if you can be on a team with them
You are feeling angry, what can you do?
Punch a pillow, tell an adult, use deep breathing, etc
“Do you want to play with me?”, “This looks like a fun game, should we play?”
Name 2 feelings you feel when you don’t get something you want
Annoyed, mad, irritated, etc
What type of brain means you can’t see another solution for your problem?
Rock brain!!
What do you do if your friend just got a toy that you have always wanted? How do you feel?
Ask them if they can share, or if you can play with the toy when they get done playing with it. You may feel jealous, sad, upset, etc.
Name 3 coping skills
Deep breathing, coloring, going for a walk, sleeping, etc
Sharing, listening, playing together, etc
What is somethings our body may do when you might be starting to get mad.
Flushed skin, hot, fast breathing, sweaty, Shakey.
You are so excited for breakfast, but the only thing avalible is your least favorite food. You yell at your sibling and tell them they are stupid, storming off to your room. What could you do instead?
Rock Brain - Instead I could do some calming activities and ask if there was anything else at all.
What are three ways you can make a friend?
Ask them to be your friend, be kind to them, etc.
Practice a grounding technique
5, 4, 3, 2, 1 technique
What do you do if you are playing with your sibling and they will not share with you?
Ask them to share, remain calm, get an adult if you can’t problem solve on your own
Tell about a time you felt happy and a time you felt upset this week. How did you handle the situation?
Answer will vary