BEING MY BEST SELF
How do you think emotions, thoughts, and actions are connected?
They are connected because how you feel influences your thoughts and also what you might do.
Share something unique about yourself!
.....
Define Empathy
The ability recognize another person’s feelings and perspectives/way of thinking, and be able to respond in a way that shows we understand how they feel.
Is it Bullying?
The same person trips you every morning when you get on the bus.
Yes
What are some Obstacles/Challenges when working in a group?
Group members don’t do their fair share of work
group members are bossy
group members don’t listen to my ideas
group members disagree.
Do you think each person experiences emotions and thoughts the same way?
No, each person probably thinks, feels, and acts in different ways. Not everyone thinks and feels the same way about the same situation.
Why is Diversity important
Diversity helps us learn from each other and understand that everyone is unique and special in their own way. Just like how each person has their own interests, hobbies, and talents, people also have different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
To have empathy for someone is when we experience the same feelings about the same situation.
FALSE
What is tattling?
Telling on a peers wrong doing when the situation is safe and no one is really getting hurt.
Sara was excited to share her idea and began talking over Molly. Molly did not finish sharing her idea. Name the Blooper/communication Don't.
Interrupting
How can unhelpful thoughts prevent us from getting to know someone or give someone a chance?
Negative Thoughts wont allow you to move forward. Our negative thoughts will continue to make us think negatively of the person.
......
Why is it important to show empathy and that we understand others’ feelings and point of view?
We know what they’re going through;
we know how to support them;
people can feel understood;
we don’t say something to hurt their feelings;
we want people to understand us, too;
we know how to make friends with one another.)
When is necessary to get help to address bullying behaviors?
When someone is upset,
When the you have tried to stand up for yourself and nothing has changed
When you feel unsafe.
Give three examples of good communication.
Listening, Supporting, sharing ideas, allowing others to share their ideas
Once you are aware of your emotions and thoughts, how can you change your thoughts so that you can act differently in situations?
You can find a strategy that will help you get passed that emotion.
Define Diversity
Diversity means differences; including race or ethnicity, age, disabilities, language, culture, appearance, or religion.
The belief that we are all different and unique and how special that makes us.
What are some things someone can do to show empathy when someone is sad?
Ask if they are okay; ask if they want to talk; sit next to the person and be there for them.
What is an upstander?
Someone who will help you, and stand up for you when there is a problem.
What are the most common communication Bloopers/ Communication Don'ts?
INTERRUPTING: Stopping someone in the middle of what he or she is doing or saying
IGNORING: Not recognizing other group members’ needs or perspectives
WITHDRAWING: Removing oneself mentally or physically from the group task.
Give three examples of what you do to be your best self!
I am always Kind, I encourage others, I go to sleep early, I eat breakfast, I eat my vegetables, I play sports, I try to learn one new thing each day, I try to learn something new about the people around me.
Name two school Projects/Activities that we have done this school year to Celebrate Diversity.
Proud to be me day/ dress up day/ Flag Display
Kick off event with Laurie Hernandez
Assembly- Three Little birds - music
Safe to be me/ Skit - library
What are some clues that show you how someone is feeling?
Facial expressions; Body language; Thinking about what was happening prior.
Name the steps you would take, if you find yourself having a problem with another peer? At, what point does it become Bullying?
Use: "I messages" - I feel____, so please stop.
Be assertive: If you do not stop, I will report it.
Report it to a trusted adult.
It becomes bullying behavior when the person continues doing the same thing, even after you have reported the situation.
Provide three reasons as to why Listening is important during group work or communicating with someone?
We know what someone is talking about;
people feel understood;
listening helps us work together better;
we need to listen to resolve problems;
we can’t have a conversation if we don’t listen to one another.