On-Purpose Plan
If someone did not plan to do something and it just happened, was it on purpose or an accident?
Accident
What is self-advocacy?
Standing up and speaking up for yourself and your needs
What is self esteem?
a)how much we like our favorite food
b)how we feel about ourselves
c)how many friends we have
b)how we feel about ourselves
What does it mean to put yourself in someone else's shoes?
To try to understand what they are thinking and feeling.
How can you start a conversation?
Make sure someone is looking at you, say 'hi', and say their name
If someone plans to hurt someone else or their feelings, is it on purpose or an accident?
On purpose
Why is it important to let others know what we are thinking and feeling?
When people know how we are feeling, they can change their actions to help us feel better
What is self-confidence?
a)how good we are at soccer
b)how many pieces of pizza we can eat
c)how we feel about our abilities
c)how we feel about our abilities
What are the two steps to show empathy?
1) understand what someone is thinking and how they are feeling
2) take action by doing or saying something to help them feel better!
Weekend and weather
How can we tell if someone did something on purpose or if it was an accident?
Look at their reaction, their facial expression, and tone of voice
What could happen if we don't advocate for ourselves?
People might not realized that we need help or don't like something. If they don't realize it, they won't change!
What is one strategy to boost self esteem?
a)doing 10 jumping jacks
b)using positive self-talk
c)taking a nap
b)using positive self-talk
What are clues to look for to know what someone is thinking or how someone is feeling?
Look at their facial expression and body language. Listen to what they are saying and to their tone of voice.
What clues can we use to know what someone likes to talk about?
look at what they're wearing, watch what they like to play with, listen to what they like to talk about
Saturday was your birthday. Your grandparents were supposed to come over for dinner, but they forgot. Was this an accident or on purpose?
An accident
What are two things we need to say when we self-advocate?
a)how we are feeling and why we are feeling this way
b)what someone is doing wrong and why we don't want to be their friend
c)what our favorite color is and why their favorite color is wrong
a)how we are feeling and why we are feeling this way
You were running a race with your teammates, but you tripped and fell before you crossed the finish line. What would someone tell themselves if they had good self-esteem?
That's okay, I'll do better next time!
My teammates and I know it was on accident, they'll still be my friends!
It's okay if I'm not the best at running, I'm really good at drawing!
What happens when we don't show empathy toward other people?
a)they feel sad and uncomfortable
b)they feel hungry
c)they are happy to be friends with us
a)they feel sad and uncomfortable
What non-verbal cues and facial expressions can we find when someone is interested in a conversation? What non-verbal cues and facial expressions can we find when someone is not interested in a conversation?
If someone is looking at us, smiling, and taking turns in our conversation, they are interested. If they are using a sad tone of voice, not looking at us, and give short one-word answers, they are not interested.
What kind of reaction should we have if something was an accident? What strategy can you use to help have an appropriate reaction?
A small reaction - take deep breaths, positive self-talk, squeeze hands together, count to 10
Sometimes, we have to advocate for ourselves and say 'no'. What kind of words and tone of voice can we use when saying 'no'?
Kind words and a calm, clear tone of voice
You were running a race with your teammates and you tripped and fell before you crossed the finish line. What would someone say if they had bad self-esteem?
I can't believe I ruined the whole race - I'm terrible at running.
My friends must all hate me.
I give up, I'll never be good at this. I might as well quit.
What happens when we do show empathy to others?
a)they know we like to talk about animals
b)they feel lonely and sad
c)they know we care about them and want to be our friend
c)they know we care about them and want to be our friend
Why is it important to act like we're interested in a conversation even if we're not sometimes?
So other people will feel comfortable talking to us, they'll want to talk to us more, and so we don't hurt their feelings.