Self-Esteem
What is a compliment?
A kind thing we say to someone
Is it okay to feel angry?
Yes
Name one way to show someone you are listening.
Look toward them, quiet body, nod, answer, wait your turn to talk.
What should you do if you win a game?
Be kind, say “good game,” and do not brag.
What is Plan A and Plan B?
What I wanted to happen.
Another choice I can try.
Name one strength a person can have
Kind, funny, smart, brave, etc
What can you say instead of yelling when you are upset?
“I’m mad,” “Please stop,” “I need help,” or “I need a break.”
What can someone’s face or body tell us?
How they might be feeling.
What can you do instead of saying “You cheated!”?
“Can we check the rule?” / “I’m confused. What happened?”
What does a stuck brain say?
"It has to go my way.” / “I can’t handle this.” / “This is not fair."
What can you say to yourself when you make a mistake?
“I can try again.” / “Mistakes help me learn.” / “I’m still learning.”
Name one way to calm your body.
Take a breath, count to 5, ask for a break, squeeze a fidget, keep hands to self, walk away safely.
What can you say if someone looks upset?
“Are you okay?” / “Do you need help?” / “Do you want space?”
Name one thing a good sport does.
Says good game, follows rules, congratulates others, stays calm, tries again.
What does a flexible brain say?
“I can try Plan B.” / “I don’t like it, but I can handle it.” / “I can try another way.”
True or false: You can have strengths and still be working on things.
True
What can you say when you need space?
“I need a break.” / “I need space.” / “I’ll come back when I’m calm.”
What should you do if someone says “stop”?
Stop and give them space.
True or false: You can feel disappointed and still be kind.
True
What can you say when something feels unfair?
“This feels unfair. Can we make a plan?” / “Can we check the rule?” / “I don’t like it, but I can handle it.”
What does self-esteem mean?
How we think and feel about ourselves.
What can happen if we use our bodies instead of words when we are angry?
Someone could get hurt, the problem can get bigger, or an adult may need to step in.
Name one clue that someone may not want to play anymore.
They walk away, say stop, look upset, turn their body away, stop talking, or ask for space.
What is a good sport response if someone else wins?
“Nice job.” / “Good game.” / “I’m disappointed, but I can handle it.”
You lose a game and feel mad. What can you do?
Take a breath, say good game, take a break, try again.