Humor
Someone slips on a banana peel in a cartoon.
Funny
Someone is using the equipment you want to play.
Wait your turn, ask politely, or play another game
Act out asking someone to play a game in PE
Student politely asks, e.g., “Do you want to play tag?
You sit next to someone new.
Hi, I’m [name], what’s your name?
Your friend says, “I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.”
Funny (not real)
A friend says “Stop” when you reach for a toy
Stop, respect their boundary
Act out saying “no, thanks” politely.
No thanks, maybe next time.
You notice a classmate’s cool shoes
I like your shoes! Where did you get them?
Someone makes a silly face while telling a story.
Funny
You forgot your homework
Tell the teacher honestly, ask for help
Act out joining a group that is already playing.
Can I join?” or wait politely
You want to keep talking to a friend.
Ask a question like, “What did you do over the weekend?
A teacher says, “Well…that was interesting” and smiles.
Joke / Sarcasm
You feel angry with a teachers response to a question or comment you made during group work.
Take a deep breath, ask for a break, use calm words to express your frusteration
Act out asking a peer for help.
Student says, “Can you help me?” calmly
Conversation stops suddenly.
Say something safe, e.g., “That’s cool,” or ask another question
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfhBM_Yay6w
Why is this funny
Music, an animal doing something human like
You accidentally bump someone in the hallway.
Say “sorry,” check if they are okay
Act out fixing a small problem with a peer.
You dropped a pencil and it hit someone else which frustration
Student apologizes or offers a solution politely
You want to end a chat politely.
Why is it important to end a conversation?
I have to go now, see you later
To make people feel respected and to make sure there is no confusion