Reading the Room
What is body language?
Using our body to communicate and tell how we are feeling
How does waiting make you feel?
I understand! Me too!
What is perspective-taking?
First we become aware of our own mind and body.
Then we become aware of others’ minds and bodies.
What does it mean to be a good sport?
You behave in a kind way, while playing/working with others, whether you lose or win. Whether you get what you want, or not.
What does it mean to make a compromise?
-deciding together
-talk with the person you are with
-everybody can make suggestions
-making a “deal”
-meeting in the middle
-making a decision that makes everyone happy
What is reading the room?
We look and listen to what people are doing and what they might be feeling.
Where do we have to wait?
At home, at school, and in the community.
Why do we need to take others' perspective?
Allows us to relate to others
Allows us to see how they feel!
We learn to see things from another point of view!
When can we be a good sport?
When we are playing a game, playing a sport, lining up, eating a meal, watching tv…
What are the 3 ways we can make a compromise?
– waiting
– taking turns & sharing
– offer new choices
How can you leave the room politely?
Don't interrupt! We can say “bye!” “see you later!” “have a good day!” etc.
When do we have to wait at school?
For the bus, for lunch, for our teacher to call on us, for a turn with a toy/game, for our teacher to be done talking... etc.
When somebody thinks or feels differently than us, are they wrong?
What happens if you're not a good sport?
People might be confused or scared
People will think it’s not fun
People will not want to play with me anymore
What happens if we don't compromise?
-you may argue
-you may not get to do the activity, watch the movie, or play the game
-you run out of time!
-your friends may get upset
-your friends may not want to play with you anymore
What should we do if we come back from the bathroom and everyone is working quietly on their laptops?
Get out our laptop and get to work!
When do we have to wait at home?
When our friend wants to go to the park but it's raining, how do you think they feel?
Sad, disappointed, frustrated...
How can we be a good sport?
Not caring about winning or losing too much
Keeping an open mind when we are with others
Treating people with kindness
Pick a friend: show us how to compromise with a game!
Awesome work!
We should help clean up!
What can we do while we wait?
Talk to friends or adults, Take slow, deep breaths, Positive self talk: say to yourself “it’s okay, I will have a turn to talk soon,” a calm activity (fidgets, coloring, listen to music, etc.)
When our friend wants to go to the park but it's raining, what can we do to support them?
Invite them to play, come up with a fun idea to do inside, tell them you understand how they feel!
Why do we need to be a good sport?
So everyone can have fun
So people want to play with us
So people enjoy spending time with us
You can show your friends you are happy for them
So you can think about how other people feel
Pick a friend: show us how to compromise with choosing a song.
Nice job being a great friend.