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You’re working on a group project, and one of your team members isn’t doing their part. How could you address this situation?
You could politely ask them if they need help and remind them about the tasks that need to be completed.
Your friend accidentally spills juice on your homework. They say they’re sorry, but you’re upset. How should you respond?
Calmly let them know that accidents happen and work together to clean it up.
You’re talking to a friend, and they keep looking at their phone. What do you think this might mean about how they feel?
They might not be very interested in the conversation or might be distracted.
"It’s raining cats and dogs outside, and I forgot my umbrella!" What type of figurative language is this?
This is an idiom. It means it's raining a lot
"The teacher was as kind as a kitten." What does this simile mean?
It means the teacher is very kind.
"The classroom was a zoo during the recess break." What does this metaphor mean?
It means the classroom was very noisy and chaotic.
"I’m so hungry I could eat a horse!" What does this phrase mean?
meaning you’re extremely hungry.
Someone at school is new, and they don’t know anyone. What can you do to make them feel welcome?
You could introduce yourself and offer to show them around or sit with them at lunch.
You’re playing a team sport, and your teammate makes a mistake. They look disappointed. How can you encourage them to keep trying?
You could cheer them up by saying that everyone makes mistakes and that they’ll do better next time.
"He’s a shining star on the soccer field." What does this metaphor mean?
It means he’s very talented at soccer.
At recess, you notice your friend Mia is playing alone. Normally, she loves to play tag with everyone, but today she’s sitting by herself, staring at the ground. What do you think is going on with her?
Mia might be feeling lonely or upset about something. Maybe she had a disagreement with a friend or is feeling left out of the group today.
Your teacher asks everyone to share their thoughts on a recent lesson, but when it’s your turn, you notice your friend Sarah is looking at the ground and avoiding eye contact. How could you interpret this behavior, and what could you do?
Sarah might be feeling nervous or shy about speaking in front of the class. You could offer her encouragement or ask her privately if she wants to share her thoughts with you later.
You and your friend are planning to go see a movie, but when it’s time to leave, your friend suddenly seems hesitant and doesn’t seem excited like usual. They tell you, "Maybe I should just stay home." What do you think is happening, and how can you respond?
You could ask if they’re feeling okay or if something is bothering them.
You’re walking down the hall and see your friend Lucas talking with a teacher, but he looks uncomfortable and keeps glancing at the floor. He quickly walks away when he notices you looking. What do you think could be happening?
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Your friend, Sarah, has been really quiet all day, even when everyone else is talking and laughing. You ask if everything is okay, and she just says, “I’m fine.” What do you think might be going on with her?
Sarah might be having a bad day or feeling upset, but doesn’t want to talk about it right now. You could give her space but let her know you’re there for her when she
It’s your friend’s birthday, and everyone is singing happy birthday to her. She looks embarrassed and is covering her face with her hands. Why might she be acting this way?
Your friend might feel shy or uncomfortable being the center of attention. Some people don’t like a lot of attention, even on their birthday.
After school, your friend tells you that she can’t play at the park because she has to help her mom with chores. She seems disappointed, but she says she’ll see you tomorrow. What could she be feeling?
Your friend might be feeling disappointed because she wanted to play, but she has to help at home. She could also feel like she’s missing out on fun, but she’s trying to stay positive.
At the end of the school day, you see your friend Zach standing by the door, waiting for everyone else to leave. He’s not talking to anyone. What do you think could be happening?
Zach might be feeling nervous about something that happened at school or maybe he’s just waiting for the right moment to leave. He might want to avoid crowds or people for some reason.
At the end of the day, your friend Abby says, “I didn’t do my best today.” She looks disappointed. What do you think she means?
Abby might be feeling disappointed in herself because she didn’t accomplish what she hoped to during the day.
You’re in gym class, and your friend Max is having trouble with a team activity. He usually enjoys sports, but today, he looks frustrated and keeps shaking his head. What do you think might be bothering him?
Max might be feeling frustrated because he’s not doing well in the activity. He might be feeling embarrassed or like he’s letting the team down.
At recess, you see your friend Liam sitting alone, looking at the ground. When you ask if he’s okay, he says, “I’m just thinking.” What could Liam be thinking about?
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You see your friend Isabella staring at a picture she drew in class. She looks proud, but when you compliment her drawing, she says, “It’s not that good.” What could Isabella be feeling?
Isabella might be feeling unsure about her drawing even though she’s proud of it. She could be feeling insecure or worried that others might not like it as much as she does.
Your classmate Claire is sitting in the back of the room and seems to be staring at the clock. When you ask her what’s wrong, she just says, “I’m just bored.” What could Claire be feeling?
Claire might be feeling restless or uninterested in what’s going on. She could be thinking about something else she’d rather be doing.
You see your friend, Ava, looking at her phone and scrolling. When you ask her if she wants to play outside, she says, “Maybe later.” Why might Ava say that?
Ava might be distracted by something on her phone or just not feeling like playing outside right now. She could be in the middle of something that’s hard to stop.
What do you want to do next session?
What kind of activities or games?
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