Size of the Problem: Big or Small
Someone accidentally bumps you in line. Is this a big or a small problem?
This is a small problem.
You see a friend for the first time in a week. You want to ask them how their weekend was. Should you say it or not?
You can say it! It is always nice to ask a friend about their weekend.
What was the first flavor of ice cream, chocolate or vanilla?
Chocolate!
You really like the schedule you have. You have just been told that your schedule has now changed.
Try it out, see if you like it. Ask a teacher if you can keep your old schedule. Try to be flexible.
You are in a group and the group is totally ignoring all of the ideas that you are contributing. What do you do?
Example: say excuse me, represent your ideas, ask them why they do not want to try your ideas, ask a teacher to help
Your teacher tells you "no" or tells you to do something. Is this a big or a small problem?
This is a small problem.
You see someone at school with a pretty dress on. Should you say it or not?
You can say it! It is nice to give compliments to others.
Where is Walt Disney World located?
Orlando, Florida
You were invited to a friends house, but your parent says no. He asks you to sneak out and come over anyways. What should you do?
Say no. Talk through with an adult/parent
Your little brother got beat up by school bullies. He asks you to help him out, since you are bigger. What do you do?
Talk with a trusted adult - parents, teacher, etc. Do not fight back or bully the other kids in return.
You fall out of a tree and break your arm. Is this a big or a small problem?
This is a big problem.
You are at your first job and you are unsure how to do something. You want to ask for help. Should you say it or not?
You can say it! You can always ask for help!
What island state has the most beaches?
Hawaii
You are feeling overwhelmed and don't know how to do a math problem on your test. What should you do?
Do your best, ask for help if possible.
You are at a friends house playing. You start to feel sick and want to go home. What do you do?
The thunderstorm is getting severe. There is a tornado siren going off in the area. Is this a big or a small problem?
This is (could be) a big problem.
You see someone at your birthday party wearing a new pair of shoes. They are orange and you do not like them. Should you say it or not?
You should not say it! We do not need to insult others or make unnecessary comments that may be hurtful.
Which state produces the most ice cream, Texas or California?
California
There is a new person in your class. You think that you would like to become friends with them. What should you do?
Examples: Start a conversation. Invite them to hang out after school. See if you share common interests.
You don't like some of the jokes your friend makes about you. You’d like to stay friends, but feel uncomfortable. What do you do?
Tell your friend how you feel. If they are a real friend, they will stop.
You missed your favorite TV show. Is this a big or a small problem?
This is a small problem.
You are in PE class and just finished playing soccer. You notice that a peer has an odor from sweating and you want to tell them they smell. Should you say it or not?
This can be hurtful to others. We should not tell someone that they smell.
Popsicles were accidentally invented by who:
An 11 year old boy or a science teacher?
An 11 year old boy
You are at lunch with your friends. You see someone sitting alone at a nearby table. You want to ask them to come sit with you but your friends say no. What do you do?
You could go sit with them so they are not alone.
You would like to make more friends but you just don't know how. How do you handle this?
Ideas: Join school clubs, sport teams, start conversations with new peers, etc.