Problem Solving
You're painting/drawing and a peer has the color you need. What could you do?
1. Ask staff for a different bottle/container
2. ask staff to talk to peer
3. nicely ask peer to borrow some
What could you do when someone keeps talking over you?
Kindly say, "hey it is my turn, please wait"
Name 3 things you could do if someone expresses they are upset, angry, or frustrated.
Cheer them up, ask them if they need to talk, do something nice for them
You're having a bad day and yell at your friend without meaning to. What is one thing you can do to make it up to them?
1. Apologize
2. write apology letter/picture
I'm sure there's more.
When you are feeling agitated or frustrated in class, what could you do?
Address how you are feeling, either saying it to yourself or another person. Then, if you need to take a break, know that it is okay to do so, and cope with your feelings in those moments. This could be doing a deep breathing exercise or write or draw out how you are feeling.
Is it important to consider the feelings of others when you become angry? Why? True or false?
True
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Your friend yells at you even though you did not do anything. Later they apologize, but your feelings are still hurt.
1. Explain feelings
2. Accept apology
3. Tell them you need more time
A friend in class says they love music. What are some things you could say in response continue the conversation?
No right or wrong answer:
-"What kind of music did you listen to?"
Wait for their answer and see whether you like the same music or you rather listen to other types of music (and you could tell them if you do or do not).
-"What is your favorite song? Favorite artist?"
Name 3 examples of positive things you can say to someone.
Give a compliment, speak in a calm voice, be kind
You find someone else's stuff on the ground, but it's a peer you don't like.
Give it to staff or back to the peer.
What is probably something you wouldn't say to peers when you are angry or agitated?
Shut up or anything nasty and mean
DAILY DOUBLE
Your two friends are arguing, what is the best thing you can do?
Try to not intervene and if a staff member is not nearby, then seek for someone to attend to the argument is best thing to do.
A peer borrowed something of yours and it went missing. Since they don't have it you cannot get it back right now.
Ask staff
Don't give stuff away
DAILY DOUBLE
Spongebob's best friend
Patrick
DAILY DOUBLE
What could you do if someone is upsetting you?
Example: Kindly address them and say "you are upsetting me, please stop" or something along those lines.
When a friend refuses your help with something, what can you do?
Say 'okay' and wait some time before asking them again. You could also express you are here for them, just so they know that they can talk to you when they are ready to.