Name that Feeling
This feeling word is the synonym (it means the SAME as) for mad.
I feel angry.
How would you solve this problem: You walk into class and someone else is using your markers but they didn't ask you first, they just took them from your desk.
Be assertive and kind. Let them know "I don't like it when you use my stuff without asking. Next time please ask before touching"
Someone with an unhealthy mindset says "I am so stupid" when they make a mistake. What would someone with a healthy, growth mindset say when they make a mistake?
"It's okay to make mistakes. Mistakes are part of learning."
What is a goal?
A goal is a statement or plan about something that you want to achieve.
answers may vary but: sleepy, grumpy, not thinking clearly, short-temper, etc.
I feel sad.
You and 2 friends both want to use the red swing on the playground, but there is only one. What can you do?
Make a deal, take turns. Go play another game that you all three can do together.
True or False: A person who is not good at sports will ALWAYS be bad at sports.
FALSE. You can get better at something if you practice.
Which one is the better goal? Why?
Kid A: I want to learn play my guitar.
Kid B: I am going to take guitar lessons once a week for 60 minutes until December to become a better guitar player.
Give an example of a choice that you made this week that you are proud of.
answers vary
Mrs. Holmes was so excited for the field trip to the zoo. Just as they were boarding the bus to leave, Mrs. Holmes received a phone call: her son was sick and needed to be picked up from his school to go home. She could not go to the zoo. What was Mrs. Holmes feeling?
Acceptable Answers:
I felt disappointed for me and the children at school. I felt sad and worried for my son.
I felt hopeful that I could take him to zoo another day when we were feeling better.
Which one of these is NOT one of Kelso's Choices?
Walk away, Tell them to stop, Shove them to show them you need space, choose another game
Which one would a healthy person with a growth mindset say?
"I can improve my skills with effort and practice."
OR
"Since I'm not good at it, I'm not going to waste my time practicing. I'll just do something else."
PRACTICE!
Answers may vary but should talk about weekly practice and committment to the goal, a solid plan.
Earlier this year, we read the book Listening to My Body. Give an example of what listening to your body looks like.
Examples may vary but should demonstrate interoception.
(kid answers may vary)
I wake up in the morning to the sounds of my little sister screaming. She throws a toy at me. What could I do?
breathe, tell her to stop, find a safe adult, ask for help
Successful people are the ones who get lucky.
OR
Successful people are the ones who do their best, never give up and prepare with practice and are not afraid to try.
Preparation, not luck!
Mr. F wants to buy a new bike. What type of goal should he make?
A goal about saving up money.
Which choice is going to lead to a better outcome? Why?
I choose friends who are popular and look cool.
I choose friends who are kind and respectful.
Choosing the right friends matters. Choose carefully to keep yourself and others safe. Popularity does not always mean the person is safe.
answers may vary
You are on the bus and you see older kids making fun of another child in your class, teasing him and telling him he should go kill himself. What can you do?
Tell them to stop, ask the person if they want to sit with you, check on him at school and report it to bus driver, principal or teacher
Who was the great Jedi Master who taught us this growth mindset statement:
"Do or do not. There is no try."
Bonus 500 points - what does it mean?
What is the difference between someone who achieves their goal and someone who does not?
A. The person who achieves their goal was so talented that they NAILED IT first try.
B. The person who achieved their goal failed but kept getting back up and trying again until they got it.
The person who achieved their goal NEVER quit.
What does "I have the power to choose" mean?
It means you get to decide how you are going to live your live and what kind of person you want to be. Your power to choose makes a difference in this world.