Conversation
How do you get someone's attention to ask them a question?
Say their name, excuse me, raise your hand, walk over to them
You overslept and missed the bus. What do you do?
Ask someone for a ride, call mom or dad if they left for work, get a ride with a neighbor/friend.
Someone says they like your shirt. How do you respond?
Thank you!
Someone is sitting alone at recess or lunch. How are they feeling?
Lonely, upset, frustrated, tired, just want some time to themselves.
If you do something that hurts someone else, even if it's on accident, the respectful thing to do is _____?
Apologize; Say Sorry
How do you know when it's your turn to talk?
When the other person stops talking, someone is looking at you, someone asks you a question
You are working in a group with other students and one student is refusing to participate. What do you do?
Ask if they want to help, give them something to do, tell the teacher, ignore them if they continue to refuse.
Someone asks if they can come over to your house, but you already have plans. What do you say?
Sorry, I'm busy. Can we do it another time?
Someone is not participating during small group. How might they feel?
Confused/Lost, Tired, Distracted, Unsure
Finish the phrase: "It's not what you say, it's _____________________ say it." What does that mean?
"How you say it." The tone you use can mean something different than what you say.
How much time should each person talk in a conversation?
About half and half or 50/50
You aren't sure what you are supposed to be doing in class right now. What do you do?
Ask the teacher for help, ask a peer for help.
Someone asks if they can sit with you at lunch. What do you say?
Sure! (or no thank you if you don't want to sit with them)
Someone has their arms crossed, their face is red, and their eyebrows are down. How are they feeling?
Mad
The person who shares your desk left their awesome-looking pencil, plus it still has an eraser! You can't find your own pencil, and the person sitting next to you says 'just take the cool one!' What should be your response?
Get a different pencil from the drawer instead; keep your hands out of the other person's desk; say, 'no, it doesn't belong to me.'
How do you pick a topic to talk to someone about?
Think about what they enjoy talking about and what you enjoy. Pick something you have in common!
Someone you know is sitting alone at lunch. What do you do?
Ask if they would like to join your table.
It is your mom's birthday and your family got her a gift. She says, "Thank you so much! I appreciate you thinking of me." How do you respond?
You're welcome!
Someone has their head down on their desk. How are they feeling?
Tired, sad, overwhelmed, upset
A student is acting in a way that you don't understand.
1)What should you NOT do? 2)How should you react instead?
1)Make comments; tease the other student; ask the student what their issue is; judge them.
2) Ignore the behavior; make sure an adult is helping; treat the other student how you would like to be treated.
You want to know what other students are doing for summer break. What's a question you could ask?
What are you doing for summer break? Are you doing ______ this summer?
Recess time is over and it's time to go back to class but you really want to stay outside and keep playing. What do you do?
Take a deep breath, return any toys/equipment you were using, and join the line quietly. You can play again later/tomorrow.
Someone says, "I don't like your hair." What would you say?
That's not very nice. I don't like it when you say mean things to me. I like my hair.
Someone has their back turned to you and their arms crossed. When you try to look at them they turn away.
Upset, frustrated, wants to be left alone
You hear someone call another student gay. Why is calling someone gay not respectful/acceptable?
It's bullying; they're using ‘gay’ disrespectfully to mean something bad; it's hurtful, even if you didn't mean it to be.