Seeing Social Scenarios
You see two friends standing apart and looking sad. What could you do to help?
Ask them what’s wrong and see if you can help them talk to each other.
You hear someone saying, “I don’t want to play this game!” What does that tell you?
They might be unhappy, so you should check in with them.
How can remembering a time when you felt sad help you understand a friend’s feelings?
You can use your own experience to be kind and help them feel better.
If someone is crossing their arms and frowning, how might they feel?
They might be feeling angry or upset.
If a game says "No pushing," what does that mean for everyone playing?
It means everyone should play nicely and safely without pushing.
At recess, you notice someone sitting alone on a bench. What should you do?
Go over and ask if they want to play with you and your friends.
If you see someone clapping and smiling while others are frowning, what does this mean?
Someone is happy, but others might be feeling left out or sad.
If you remember a place where you played happily before, how can that help you now?
You can suggest going to that place to make everyone feel good again.
When you see a friend jumping and smiling, what do you think they feel?
They are likely feeling happy and excited!
Why is it important to wait your turn during a game?
It’s fair and allows everyone to have fun!
You see a group laughing, and one person looks left out. How can you read this situation?
You can tell that the left-out person might feel sad, so you could invite them to join your game.
You hear laughter but see one person looking upset. What should you think?
You might think that the laughter is not kind, so you should see if that person needs help.
Why is it helpful to remember a friend’s favorite game?
You can invite them to play that game when they look upset to cheer them up.
If someone is looking down and not talking, what could that mean?
They might be feeling shy or sad.
What rule should you follow if someone says “Stop” while playing?
You should stop what you’re doing and ask if they are okay.
If you see a classmate drop their snack, what could you do?
You can help them pick it up and ask if they need a snack to share.
If your teacher is talking softly but everyone else is noisy, what could be happening?
The teacher might be trying to get everyone’s attention, so you should listen carefully.
If you recall a funny story that made you laugh, how can that help someone who looks sad?
You can share the story to make them smile!
How can you tell if a friend is surprised?
They might have wide eyes and an open mouth, looking shocked!
If your teacher says “Raise your hand to speak,” what does that mean for the classroom?
It means everyone gets a chance to talk without interrupting.
You notice a friend frowning while playing a game. What might be happening?
They might be frustrated, so you can ask if they want help or a turn.
You hear a friend say, “I can’t do this!” while trying a puzzle. What does that mean?
They might be feeling frustrated and could use some encouragement.
How does remembering a time when someone helped you make you want to help others?
It makes you want to be kind and help others feel good too!
If a classmate is biting their lip and looking around nervously, how might they feel?
They might be feeling anxious or scared.
Why is sharing important in a group activity?
It helps everyone feel included and happy.