expected and unexpected
My brother or sister doesn't let me play with their toy so I hit them. Expected or unexpected?
A group of kids are playing soccer and when you went to join them, they said they had too many players already. How do we handle this?
Go find something else to do. Use self talk: It's okay if I have to go play something else.
What coping skill could you use if your mom made a dinner that you hate!
Say thank you. Mom's work really hard! Remind yourself that this is a small problem
What is Mrs. Gun's favorite food
Green Olives!
What are two thoughts your teacher would have if you kept blurting out.
Your teacher may think: "This is frustrating."
" I wish he would raise his hand."
I start yelling at the cafeteria helper because she cooked me broccoli and I hate broccoli. Expected or unexpected?
Unexpected
Say: It's just a game. Sometimes I don't get the ball and that's part of the rules.
I make a mistake on my math and I can feel myself getting mad. What do I do?
Tell yourself: Everyone makes mistakes. This is how I learn.
Where is Mrs. Shoen's favorite place to travel?
Mexico!
What are two thoughts your brother or sister would have if you hit them.
They might think "I don't want to play if you are going to be mean." or "I feel sad when you do that."
I refuse to brush my teeth before bedtime. Expected or unexpected?
Unexpected
You realized you didn't get invited to a birthday party and it really hurt your feelings. What can you do?
That can feel really upsetting. Tell a safe adult how it made you feel. Show resilience! That means that you can say "I won't get invited to every party and that's okay."
I am at recess and teachers will not tell me what they are talking about!
Remind yourself that it's ok not to know everything!
What animal needs to wear a wig?
A bald eagle.
What are two thoughts your teacher has when you complete all your work for the week.
I am so proud of you! I knew you could do it!
I take turns while playing a game with my brother or sister. Expected or unexpected?
Expected
You ask someone what they were talking about and they say none of your business. It felt really mean and you are upset. What can you do?
Take a breath, use self talk and say: I don't need to know everything. I don't want to seem annoying to others.
I can't figure out how to spell a word, so I rip up my paper. How else could I handle this?
Ask for help or just try your best. Take some deep breaths.
What are two thoughts your mom or dad would have if you said ok I can be flexible and try this food even if I don't like it.
They would think: "I am so proud of you for being flexible!" "I am glad you tried the dinner I worked hard on."
My mom asks me to clean up my toys and I say "no". Expected or unexpected?
Unexpected
You notice a group of kids are laughing and you want to know what they said but they won't tell you.
Ignore them and say ok, nevermind. Remember, sometimes kids like to keep things to themselves and that is okay.
My sister got all good grades and I did not. I am feeling jealous. How can I handle this?
Take a breath! Remind yourself of all the "smarts" you have! Remember, you are awesome!!
Why did the math book look so sad?
Because he had so many problems.
What are two thoughts your teacher might have if she sees you playing with lots of students at recess.