Perspective & Empathy
TRUE or FALSE: Two people can look at the same problem, and have different ideas or views
TRUE
TRUE! Disagreements are normal and part of school.
Do we want a worried brain or a confident brain?
We want to have a confident brain.
What is five finger breathing?
Student example
What day is on Fridays?
What would Jesus do time!
A student is sitting at a table by themselves, with their head facing down. What might they be feeling?
Sad.
When are times we can use our rock paper scissors skill?
First in line, both want a ball, etc
What does a confident brain help us do?
It helps us:
-Try new things
-Make Mistakes
-Feel better about ourselves
TRUE or FALSE: Our calm place we visualize has to be a real place.
FALSE. Our calm place can be fictional, as long as it helps us feel safe.
How do we lose a game? (There are 3 steps)
1. Stay calm
2. Say “Good game”
3. Make a new plan (Keep Playing or Walk Away)
How can we show empathy to someone outside playing alone?
We can ask them to play, or ask if they are okay.
What are two ways to solve a problem at recess?
We can use rock paper scissors or an I Feel Statement
WHAT IS: A four finger affirmation? Demonstrate for the class.
(Student Response)
What is progressive muscle relaxation?
PMR is when we squeeze a muscle for 5 seconds, then let go.
We find a new friend to play with
What is empathy?
Empathy is when we understand how someone else is feeling.
Make an I feel statement in this situation: Someone keeps targeting you in tag, and does not chase anyone else.
HINT: I feel__________when you__________. I want/need you to __________.
I feel sad/mad when you target me. I need you to stop.
FALSE! Mistakes help our brain grow. If I make a mistake, I can Stay calm and try again.
How do we take a belly breath? Our breath goes in through where, and out through what?
Our breath goes in through the nose, and out through the mouth.
TRUE or FALSE: If I win a game at recess, I should do the L sign dance to the person who lost
FALSE: You should:
1. Stay calm
2. Say good game
3. Give a handshake
TRUE or FALSE: Empathy and Perspective taking make it harder to solve problems with friends.
FALSE. When we understand the other person, it makes it easier.
If our recess skill doesn`t work, what do we do next?
HINT: Stay calm, choose a new plan, and _________
Stay calm, choose a new plan, and keep playing!
What is positive self talk?
Positive Self Talk is when we say nice things to ourselves, which helps our confidence grow.
What does taking a deep breath do? (Not just help us calm down, more information)
Taking a deep breath slows our heart beat down, gets more oxygen to our brain, and helps us make better decisions
Which one is the big problem and which is the small problem:
-A person falls on the playground but gets up and keeps playing
-A person takes something from the teachers desk
(student answer)