Growth Mindset
Ella wants to be the strongest kid in the 5th grade. Is that a good goal?
No, it is not specific.
Is it okay to ignore a small problem?
Yes.
What does it mean to "put yourself in someone's shoes"?
Have empathy. Look at their perspective. imagine how they feel.
Which life skills might we use to help the geese on campus?
Compassion, Integrity, problem solving, cooperation.
Which teacher does Sunny live with?
Mrs. VDL
How can I turn this into a growth mindset statement.
"I am not good at multiplication".
Where might someone who is very sad be in the mood meter?
Blue
What can you do if you are worried about a friend and don't know how they are feeling?
Use empathy. Ask questions. Check in.
I cleaned up without being asked. Which life skill did I use?
Integrity.
Name 2 people in the front office.
Comstock, Rueda, Carina, Heneghan, Sullivan, Wickstorm.
What are the two types of mindsets.
Growth and Fixed.
Kevin was hyper and excited at outdoor ed. What area of the mood meter was he in?
Yellow
Explain the difference between an upstander and a bystander.
Upstander stands up. Bystander stands by.
Bob really needed to use the restroom, but ran to the playground to play instead. Which life skill from the month of September did he not use?
Self Awareness.
What can you do if there is any type of emergency on campus to stay safe?
Stay calm. Listen to the adults. Stay quiet.
We can strengthen the networks in our brain by....
practicing.
Name two strategies that are appropriate at school for when you need to take a break.
Drink water, move your body, color, read, have a snack, ask for help, go to the zen den, use a fidget, talk to someone.
Name 2 qualities we would expect in a good friend.
They listen, they are not the boss, they include us, they care about our opinion, they are honest...
Talk it out. Make a deal. Compromise. Listen to other opinions.
Name 3 squirrel solutions.
Ignore it, walk away, go to another game, wait and cool off, apologize, make a deal, talk it out, share and take turns.
A good goal must be these three things...
Possible/Doable
Challenging
Measurable/Specific
What are the two things that the mood meter measures?
Pleasantness and Energy.
What are the 4 ways to be an Upstander when you notice someone being bullied?
Speak up. Tell someone. Interrupt. Be a buddy.
What is Ms. Wickstrom's favorite life skill.
Self Awareness
What does S.T.E.P stand for?
Say the problem, think of solutions, explore outcomes or consequences, pick the best solution.