Emotions
What are some situations in which you need to calm down?
What is: Someone cut in front of you in the lunch line
Unhelpful
What is Empathy?
Name two strong feelings.
What is: Frustrated, angry, mad, sad, nervous
"I can try again" is an example of a Helpful or Unhelpful thought.
Helpful
You are talking to a classmate in the hallway before school. She just had an argument with her best friend. You are listening to her with attention as she tells you how sad she is feeling. You understand how she feels. You've felt sad after having an argument with a friend too. You are: a. Feeling happy that you are not her b. Having empathy for her c. Thinking she will not have many friends d. Wondering why she is so sad
What is: b. Having empathy for her
What are some things you can do to help you calm down?
What is: Breathe, count, use positive self-talk
To help us keep on trying, we can use the Power of...
YET
Is it ok for two people to feel differently about the same situation? Yes or No? Give an example of when this might happen.
Yes. Various answers.
What is the final step to take when you have a problem?
What is: Pick the best solution: make your plan
Jordan is stuck on a difficult math problem. Name one Helpful thought he can say to himself.
I can try, you got this, I can ask for help, etc.
Garrett's older brother gave him his old bike. Garrett is very excited. He rides the bike to the park to meet you. Unfortunately, on the way to the park something hits his wheel and bends the spokes. he is very disappointed. What is a Kind thing you could do for Garrett? a. Tell him "it's just a bike- no big deal" b. Tell him you are sorry about the wheel and you can ask an adult to help fix it c. It's best not to say anything d. Wish Garrett had gone a different way to the park
What is: b. Tell him you are sorry about the wheel and you can ask an adult to help fix it
Another student accidentally bumped into you and you spilled your lunch. How would you feel? Name two calming strategies that could help you.
Sad, embarrassed, mad, frustrated. Take a deep breath, ask for help etc.
How can the problem-solving steps help you solve problems?
What is: Not blaming others, being respectful, help you think clearly, help you compromise
Sarah made a mistake while reading out loud. Name 2 helpful thoughts she could say to herself.
Mistakes are ok, I can try again next time, no one is perfect, mistakes make my brain grow etc.
Your best friends dog died. How can you show him/her empathy?
Listen, say "I'm so sorry for your loss", make him/her a card, etc.