Team work and CARES
You and a classmate clean up the blocks together. Are you cooperating or arguing?
Cooperating!
You do not understand the directions. What can you ask?
Can you help me?” or “Can you explain that again?
Name one feeling a person can have.
Happy, sad, worried, excited, frustrated, calm, or another feeling.
You feel very upset. Name one safe thing you can do before acting.
.Pause, breathe comfortably, ask for help, or use a familiar calming tool
Which animal has a very long neck and is the tallest mammal: a giraffe or a rabbit?
A giraffe.
Two children want the same classroom toy. Name one fair way they could both use it.
Take turns, use a timer, or play together if possible
You accidentally knock over someone’s crayons. What is a responsible thing to do?
Help pick them up and acknowledge what happened.
Your hands feel tight and your face feels hot. Could these be clues that you are having a strong feeling?
Yes. These can be body clues.
You want to shout out while someone is talking. What could you do instead?
Wait for a turn or use the class signal
How many legs does an insect have:six or eight?
Six
Your group is making a picture. One person has not had a turn. What could you say?
Would you like a turn?” or “What would you like to add?
Someone keeps taking the marker you are using. What could you say respectfully?
“I’m using that. You can have a turn when I’m finished.”
A classmate looks sad. What could you ask instead of guessing how they feel?“Are you okay?”
How are you feeling?” or “Would you like help?”
Someone bumps you by accident. What could you do instead of pushing?
Step back, check what happened, use words, or ask for help
In basketball, do players try to score in a hoop or over a volleyball net?
In a hoop.
Your partner has a different idea for your block tower. What could you do before saying no?
Listen to the idea, ask about it, or try combining ideas.
You find a classroom book on the floor. How can you show responsibility?
Put it where it belongs or ask where it goes.
A new student is standing alone at recess. What could you say?
Would you like to play with us?
You lose a game and feel disappointed. Name one safe way to handle that feeling.
Take a pause, name the feeling, ask for support, or say, “I’m disappointed. I need a minute
Which animal is the fastest on land: a cheetah or a turtle?
A cheetah.
Show or tell two things good teammates do.Examples: share materials, listen, take turns, help, or invite others to join.
Examples: share materials, listen, take turns, help, or invite others to join.
You spill water near the walking area. Tell two things you can do to help keep everyone safe.
Tell an adult, warn others about the wet spot, and help clean it up as directed.
You love a loud game, but your friend says the noise bothers them. How can you show you care?
Listen and help find a quieter place, quieter game, or another comfortable option.
Your friend wants you to run across a wet classroom floor. What could you say and do?
“Let’s walk. It’s slippery.” Choose the safer action and tell an adult about the wet floor.
How many legs does a spider have?
Eight.