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problem solving
problem solving
You don't understand the topic in class...what do you do?
ask the teacher for help
A man puts a spoonful of soup in his mouth, yells and quickly drinks some ice water. What does this tell you?
The soup is very hot!
Start a conversation about: pets
How many pets do you have?
Do you like animals?
I have a pet dog. What about you?
My brother made way too many plans for our trip. I wish he'd be more go-with-the-flow. Where is the idiom and what does it mean?
go-with-the-flow - to be easy-going; take it one step at a time
You are alone and you hear a strange noise. How do you feel?
scared, nervous
You see another student crying...what do you do?
Ask them if they are ok and if you can help them in any way. Tell an adult if needed.
The mom hears a loud thud and sees juice all over the floor. Her daughter says she's sorry. What does this tell you?
The girl dropped the container of juice.
Continue the conversation:
Judy: I really like baking.
You:
That's great. What do you like baking?
I also like baking!
I can't wrap my head around this math assignment. I might need to ask for help. What is the idiom and what does it mean?
wrap my head around something - can't understand/it's complicated
You sit down and rip your pants. How do you feel?
embarrassed
Someone jumps in front of you in line...what do you do?
Calmly tell them that you were there first OR ignore them
The boy comes into the house. He is sweating and out of breath. What does this tell you?
That he was running/playing hard.
Start a conversation about: jewelry
I have a lot of jewelry.
I wear much jewelry. Do you?
Sarah is feeling a bit under the weather today after throwing up last night. What is the idiom and what does it mean?
under the weather - feeling sick
You got a good grade on your class project. How do you feel?
proud
You did badly on your class assignment...what do you do?
find out why you did badly...if you didn't understand, ask the teacher to explain it to you
The leaves of a plant are drooping over the sides of the pot. The leaves are yellow and brown. The dirst in the pot feels dry. What does this tell you?
The plant needs water.
Continue the conversation:
Veronica: I'm seeing The Batman at the movies tonight.
You:
I saw that! That's exciting!
You'll love it.
I hope you enjoy! When's your movie?
My son is a chip off the old block. He was loving playing baseball with me today. What's the idiom and what does it mean?
chip off the old block - like father like son
Your brother jumps out from behind the bedroom door. How do you feel?
surprised
You are talking to someone, but they are not listening to you...what do you do?
The girl was riding her new bicycle up and down the driveway. Suddenly, you hear a loud thud and you see her sitting in the driveway holding her leg. What does this tell you?
That she fell off her bike and might be hurt.
Continue the conversation:
Carol: Wow, I'm enjoying this sunny weather.
You:
Me too! I'm happy it's warm again!
I love this weather!
What do you like to do when it's sunny out?
Molly will show up to class once in a blue moon. The teachers are angry. What is the idiom and what does it mean?
once in a blue moon - rarely
It's the first day of school. How do you feel?
nervous