Flexible Thinking
What is flexible thinking?
Trying a new plan when something changes
Slowly breathing, stretch, draw, listen to music, take a break
What is a boundary?
This tells other people what I am okay with
What is teasing?
Teasing is not meant to hurt you. It is a joke or a prank that friends do to one another
What is compromise?
Finding a plan that works for both people.
If your tummy feels jumpy and your heart is beating fast what are you feeling?
worried, stressed, scared, anxious.
Someone is standing too close to you. What can you say to ask for more space?
Please step back
What is bullying?
Someone who is mean to you over and over again and they are not your friend.
You want to play Candyland, but your friend wants to play hide-and-seek. Name one flexible solution.
Playing hide-and-seek for a little while and then playing Candyland?
If you are having a hard time finding the words to explain how you feel, what coping strategy can you try?
Draw my feelings
You want to use your friend’s toy. What should you do before taking it?
Ask first and wait for an answer.
How do we solve problems that are little deals?
say I am sorry
take a break
talk it out
compromise
Your friend adds a new rule to UNO. What can you do to show flexible thinking?
Give the new rule a try.
You are feeling very upset and don't feel ready to talk. Name two things you could do to help yourself calm down.
You ask to borrow a toy, but your friend says, “Not today.” What can you do to respect your friend’s boundary?
Say okay and choose another toy.
How do we solve problems that are big deals?
Ask an adult for help
You want to play Red Light, Green Light, but your friends want to play Hangman. What could you suggest so everyone gets a turn choosing the game?
Playing one round of Hangman and then playing Red Light, Green Light?
You lose a game you really wanted to win and your hands feel tight. What are two coping strategies you could use before deciding whether you're ready to play again?
Take a short break, use kind words, talking to a grown up.
Your friend says, “I need space,” but you still want to talk. What should you do to respect their boundary?
Give them space
What holiday is in November?
Thanksgiving