Team Work
What should you do at the end of every game when playing against an opposing team or player
Communicate to the group how you are feeling today
Why do hot air balloons rise?
Warm arm is less dense (lighter) than cool air, so it floats upward!
Tell the person sitting to the right of you TWO compliments
What is something that is "triggering" to you or most people?
Loud Noises and Bullying
Share about an experience you had working / playing with a team
Why is communication skills so important?
People can't read minds!
We have to use our words so others know what you need.
Why does our skin get wrinkly when we are water for awhile?
Skin absorb water, creates wrinkles to help grip things better
What is Empathy?
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.
What could happen if we cross someone's boundaries
Make someone uncomfortable
Get yourself in trouble
Impact relationship
We all know what a "sore-loser" is...
what about a "sore-winner"?
What does that look like?
Arrogant-
"I am the best and nobody will ever compare to me"
"Surprise, Surprise, I win again."
"Too easy!"
Tone makes a huge difference-
Say "I love frogs" in a nice calm tone.
Now say it in an angry tone.
Why do you SEE lightning before you HEAR thunder
Light travels faster than sound.
About a MILLION times faster!
Treat others how you want to be treated
What is "peer pressure"
Peer influencing you to do something, you might not want to do.
What makes a team successful
-Communication
-Collaboration
-Respect
Explain what a "compromise" is
Agreement between two parties with each side making sacrifices
Why do your ear "pop" when you go up a mountain or fly in a plane
Air pressure is lower at higher altitudes, the "pop" is your body adjusting to the pressure.
(opposite happens when you swim to the bottom of the deep end of a swimming pool)
Share a time you showed someone Empathy
or
Share a time someone showed you Empathy
A peer sitting behind you in class keeps touching your hair, this is making you uncomfortable. What do you do?
1. Be stern, tell the person to stop and that it makes you uncomfortable. Remember to always be respectful but assertive
2. Get help from an adult
What are the benefits of losing a game?
opportunity to learn and grow. Reflect on mistakes and what you can do better next time.
How can you show someone you care about them and what they have to say?
Active Listening-
Eye Contact
Ask Questions
Turn Taking
Why does a bridge get icy before a road?
A bridge has cold air above and beneath the surface, making it colder overall
What is a job that requires a lot of empathy
-Doctor
-Author
-Teacher
What should you do if someone crosses your boundaries and makes you uncomfortable