Feelings First
Someone holds the door open for you, how do you show appreciation?
thank you!
smile
nod
all 3
You want to join a group conversation, what do you do or say?
Wait for a pause and ask if you can join
ask "What are you talking about?"
Listen first, then add a relevant comment
A classmate keeps calling you a nickname you don't like, what do you say?
"Please call me ___"
"I don't like that nickname, please stop using it. "
Your friend is telling you about their weekend, what can you do with your body language to show you're listening?
look at them and nod
face them
stay quiet until they finish/don't interrupt
A peer teases you about your shoes, what should you do?
ignore them and walk away
calmly ask them to stop, because you like your shoes
tell an adult if it continues to happen
Your friend loses a game in class and looks frustrated. What do you say?
Good try, you still did good!
Let's try again.
Do you want to play something else?
Someone tells you, "Nice work on your project!" How do you respond?
Thank you!
I worked really hard on it!
I really appreciate that!
You really like your friend's drawing, what could you say to them?
That's awesome!
I like the colors you chose!
You need to ask your classmate a question but they're busy talking to someone else. How do you get their attention?
tap them lightly on the shoulder
wait for a pause, then say their name
raise your hand and ask the teacher instead
Your group wants to play basketball, but you want to play soccer, how can you respectfully disagree?
I'd rather play soccer, maybe we can play both?
Can we play soccer after?
Let's all vote and see what the whole group decides
A classmate is excited about their new shoes, how do you respond?
Those are so cool!
where did you get them?
I like them!
Your teacher gives directions and you don't understand, what should you say?
Can you explain that again?
I don't get it, could you show me?
could you give another example please?
You want to sit at a table with a group that is already working together, what do you do?
ask "Can I sit here with you?"
"Is there space for me to join?"
You're reading a book with a friend and find a funny picture, how do you share it?
point and say "Look at this!"
angle the book so they can see it clearly too
You see a classmate sitting alone looking sad, what could you do or say?
ask them to join you
ask if they are okay
sit with them so they aren't alone
Your partner looks confused during group work, what can you do?
ask if they want you to explain it
offer to show them how to do it
say, let's figure it out together
ask if they want the teachers' help or yours
Your friend is telling a story, how do you show that you are listening?
eye contact
nod your head
ask follow questions or make comments
You are stuck on a math problem and don't know what to do next, what should you ask?
Can you help me with this problem?
I don't understand this step - what do I do?
Can you show me how you solved it?
You are in the library, how should your voice sound?
quiet or whispering
soft tone
gentle inside voices
Your partner shares an idea for your project. How can you give them feedback?
That is a great idea! We could also add ___
I like your idea!
That is so smart!
You notice a peer at your table is upset during lunch, what do you do?
- ask if they are okay
- ask if they want to talk about it
- show support by listening or just sitting w them
You disagree with a classmate about which game to play, how do you respond appropriately?
I see your idea, but I would prefer ___, can we take turns?
Maybe we can play yours today and mine next time?
Your friend invites you to play at recess. How can you respond to show appreciation?
Thank you for asking me!
I'd love to play with you!
That sounds fun!
I am okay playing this right now, maybe tomorrow though!
Your teammate just scored a point, how can you give them positive attention?
clap and say "Great job!"
give them a high 5
smile and say "Nice one!"
You feel nervous about sharing in front of the class, what can you do to help yourself before speaking?
take deep breaths
practice quietly before you start
think positive thoughts ("I can do this")