Responsible-decision making
Jamie is the first student to enter his classroom in the morning and he finds the room empty. He does not know where his teacher is. What should be the first thing that Jamie does?
Jamie should find the nearest staff/adult and let them know or go to the principal's office and tell them.
Kieran is rolling his eyes and looking out the window as his classmate is complaining about their work really loudly and causing a disruption. How is Kieran feeling?
Annoyed
Irritated
Bothered
This involves a quiet environment and a quiet body and mind
Meditation
This skill is used when others are talking to you
Listening/Active listening
Someone who can think outside the box is considered...
Creative
Blake and his friend, Doug, are playing outside in Blake's front yard when an unfamiliar vehicle approaches and a man inside asks them for help with directions. What should Blake and Doug do next?
Blake and Doug should go inside the house and tell an adult that about the stranger.
Derrick did not get the grade he was hoping for on his test. How might Derrick be feeling?
Disappointed
Upset
Sad
We do this all the time subconsciously and often forget how important it is. We are challenged to slow it down when we become escalated
Breathing
(deep breathing)
This needs to be done when you've done something wrong or made a mistake
Apologizing with respect
Someone who never gives up is considered...
Determined
Hard-working
Valery's best friend, Annabelle is upset with her because she is spending a lot of time with a new student in their classroom. Annabelle feels like she is losing her friend and is becoming jealous. How should Valery respond?
Valery should talk to Annabelle directly and explain to her that they are still friends and just because she makes new friends does not mean her old friends are any less important to her.
Caleb stepped in a puddle of mud while walking into school. How might he feel?
Frustrated
Embarrassed
This involves using communication skills to let others know you may need more time or space.
This needs to be done when you do not understand someone or something
Ask clarifying questions
Someone who always does what they say they will do is considered...
Reliable
Dependable
Gordon breaks his Mom's favorite statue in the garden while kicking around his soccer ball. His mom is about to get home from work, what should Gordon do?
Gordon should tell his Mom about the accident before she finds out on her own.
Lenny and Gil are playing Minecraft together during lunch break. Tyler is playing alone with his figurines in the corner of the room. How do you think Tyler feels?
Lonely
Sad
Left out
This involves getting active and the release of brain chemicals/hormones that aid in stress management and self-regulation
exercise
This needs to be done when you are not in the mood to interact with others
Ask for space or alone time in a NICE way
Someone who stands up for what is right and does things even when they may be scary is considered...
Brave
Just
Trey is with a group of his friends when they all decide to go see a movie later at 8pm. Trey really wants to go with his friends, however, his curfew is 8pm. What should Trey do?
Trey should let his friends know he cannot join this time and he will try to come next time
or
Trey may call his parents to ask if he can have permission to join his friends this one time
Hana went to school and then after school practice for dance. She has an upcoming performance that she has been training hard for everyday after school. As soon as she gets home, her Mom yells at her for leaving her book bag on the living room floor. How do you think Hana feels during this interaction?
Frustrated
Angry
Exhausted
This skill is non-verbal and challenges one to explore and write about their thoughts, feelings, ideas, goals, or plans.
Journaling
This skill is used when explaining how to do something to another person
Giving step by step directions
Someone who always sees the positive side of things is considered to be...
Optimistic