Conversations
Name 1 way you can start a conversation with someone.
- say good morning
- introduce yourself
- say hello and make a joke
Pick up card #1 and name that expression!
Happy/Excited
NO WRONG ANSWERS! :)
- smile
- no tears
- raised brows
- open arms and welcoming
Ask two people in this room what their favorite color is and share your favorite color with them too!
- Meg: Blue
- Carly: Light pink
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Complete the phrase: To have a good friend you must be _________ (name some things that would make a good friend
- good listener
- eye contact
- compassionate
- being there for someone
- helping them
- tears
- frowning face
- more closed arms and reserved
- little to no eye contact
What's the difference between small talk and a conversation?
- Small talk is short and to pass time in a friendly manner.
- Conversations tend to be longer and build off of more meaningful events/situations
Pick up card #2 and name that expression!
Sadness
Anna and Elsa are best friends. However, Anna constantly asks Elsa to build a snowman. But Elsa does not want to and is getting frustrated. How should she respond?
Let's chat! :)
- hands closed and tight, feet curled, ears hot and shut off, eyes are sharp and focused, muscles feel tight, heart is pounding, and brain is jumbled...how am I feeling?
Your friend is upset because they got into an argument with their parents. What is something you can say to comfort them?
- "it's okay"
- "what happened/ tell me more"
- "I'm sorry you're upset, I'm here if you want to vent or talk about it"
Find the expression in the room that looks like disgusted
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Javier is friends with Gigi and Meg and invites them both to a party. However, Gigi and Meg recently got into a fight and are not talking to each other. What are some things you can do?
Let's chat!
How am I feeling?
-hands are shaking, ears are focused and eyes are wide, skin has goosebumps, muscles are tight, breathing and heart are fast, brain is focused, and stomach dropped.
Pick one person in the room and lead a conversation for 2-3 minutes. This will be timed so keep the convo going!! :)
Describe what it looks like if someone is hungry
- frowning
- crunched eyebrows
- stomach growling
- irritable
- unhappy
Alex is upset because he did not get the job he applied for. He is crying and asked if you could talk to him because he is feeling overwhelmed. What are some things you can say to help Alex?
Let's chat! :)
- hands are flapping, feet are shaking like you want to dance, eyes are wide, muscles feel loose and wiggly, lungs are fast, heart is fluttering, brain is racing and you feel distracted
Excited!!! :))