Think it or Say it!
Self-Advocacy/ Asking for help
Size of the Problem
Idioms
Empathy
100

"Your shirt is dirty."

Think it or Say it?

Think it

100

You need to go to the bathroom during a test. What do you do or say?

Raise your hand, wait for the teacher to call on you, and quietly ask to go to the bathroom 

100

Your pencil breaks and you don't have another one.  What is the size of the problem?

Small--Medium--Large

Small

100

This test was a piece of cake!

What does "piece of cake" mean?

Easy

100

What could you say to show empathy? Your friend's dad got a new job and they have to move far away. She does not want to leave her friends.

I'm sorry for you.  I would feel sad if I had to leave my friends.  Maybe we can FaceTime or text.

200

"Ms Eberle, you look really nice today."

Think it or Say it?

Say it

200

You are doing a math worksheet and you get stuck on one of the problems. What do you do or say?

Raise your hand and ask for help. 

Can I please have some help?

200

You fall at recess and scrape your leg.  It is bleeding. What is the size of the problem?

Small--Medium--Large

Medium

200

Don't tell Ms. Eberle about the surprise party! She will spill the beans.

What does "spill the beans" mean?

Tell a secret

200

What could you say to show empathy? Your classmate lost a game during PE and is very upset.

I'm sorry you lost. I'd be upset too.  Let's try again! 

300

"Thank you for offering, but I don't like jelly beans."

Think it or Say it? 

Say it 

300

You went to the zoo and need to go to the bathroom. Your friend tells you to meet them outside the penguin house. When you come out of the bathroom, you forgot where the penguin house is. What do you do?

Find a map, ask someone that works at the zoo for help, call or text your friend (if you have a phone) 

300

You see lots of black smoke coming out of your neighbor's window.  What size is the problem?

Small--Medium--Large

Large

300

I want to get a new Ipad but it costs an arm and a leg!

What does "costs and arm and a leg" mean?

Expensive

300

What could you say to show empathy?  Your brother lost electronics for a week because his room was too messy. 

That stinks. I can help you clean your room.  Do you want to play a board game instead of a video game?

400

"Your food looks weird." 

Think it or Say it?

Think it

400

Another student is bothering you on the bus.  You have assigned seats so you can't just move. What do you do or say?

Tell the person to stop

Tell the bus driver when you are getting on or off the bus next time

Tell your parent

Tell your teacher or principal

400

Someone cuts in front of you in line at lunch.  What size is the problem?

Small--Medium--Large

Small

400

Mrs. Urban decides if it is indoor or outdoor recess. She is the top dog.

What does "top dog" mean?

Boss or most important

400

What could you say to show empathy? Your friend beat a boss in their video game. You don't really like the game.  

Wow! You're really good at this---That was awesome!---Great job!

500

What can happen if we use a "think it"?

We can hurt someone's feelings

People will feel mad or sad

People will think you are rude

500

Name five adults at school that you can ask for help

Ms. Alice, Ms. Colleen, Ms. Stephanie, Ms. Heema, Ms. Cynthia, Mrs. Angeloni, Ms. Eberle, Mrs. Urban, Mr. Campbell

-Any lunch or recess supervisor

-Any specials teacher

500

A kid on your bus is calling you "stupid" and "ugly" almost every day for a long time.  You ask him to stop but he ignores you.  What size is the problem?

Small--Medium--Large

Medium

500

I was invited to two birthday parties that are on the same day! I don't know what to do. I'm really in a pickle.

What does "in a pickle" mean?

In a tough or tricky situation

500

What could you say to show empathy? Your friend made a mistake answering in front of the class. They look really upset. 

It's okay! Everybody makes mistakes.  You'll get it next time. 
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