Problem Solving
During a math test, you notice that the person next to you keeps looking at your paper. What can you do?
Raise hand and ask to move, tell the teacher, turn your body
You got a new watch. You keep talking about your watch. The person you are talking to starts looking away and rests their head on their hand. How are they feeling? What are your clues?
Bored. Looking away. Resting their head.
TRUE OR FALSE: To make a friend, you should ask about their interests
True
Sure! Introduce yourself.
It's the first day of school and you are new. How are you feeling?
Nervous
Your class earned some free time before the end of the day. You want to play Uno, but your friends would rather play Sorry. What can you do?
Compromise: Sorry first, then Uno. Sorry today, Uno next time. Etc...
You see a teacher and a student in the hallway. The student is standing with her arms crossed and the teacher is speaking to her while pointing her finger. How are they feeling? What are your clues? (Bonus 100 pts if you can come up with a reason why this situation is happening)
They are mad. Clues: Arms crossed and pointing a finger
TRUE OR FALSE: You should only be friends with people who have the exact same interests as you. (Bonus 100 pts if you can state why)
False
While at the store, your dad runs into someone he knows from work. You've never met this person. What should you do?
Hi, I'm ____. Shake hands. Ask how they are. etc...
You get to class and your teacher starts handing out a test. You forgot to study. How do you feel?
Nervous, stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, etc...
During a math lesson, you notice there is something in your shoe. It is bothering you and it's all you can think about. The teacher calls on you to answer a question, but you haven't been listening. What can you do?
Ask them to repeat the question. Be honest, explain that you need to remove something from your shoe that has been distracting.
While the teacher is talking, a student keeps interrupting by finishing her sentences and answering questions before raising his hand. The teacher faces the student with her hands on her hips and stares at him with a straight face. How is she feeling? What are the clues?
Annoyed, frustrated, etc...
Hands on her hips, the "teacher" look
What is something you can do to try to make friends if you are shy?
Find a common interest: books, puzzles, engineering, etc...
At baseball practice you see a new teammate sitting on the bench looking sad while everyone else is playing catch. What can you do?
Invite them to play catch with you.
You are standing in the lunch line and the person behind you keeps accidentally bumping into you. How do you feel? (Bonus 100 pts if you can come up with what to say!)
Frustrated
You are working on a group project with someone you've never worked with before. They start making the project exactly how they want while talking about all of their great ideas. They haven't even asked about your ideas or opinions. What can you do?
State that you want to share your ideas too. Two heads are better than one. Compromise. If your partner is unwilling to listen after you've tried communicating your ideas, you can always tell an adult.
You get to the cash register at the grocery store and there is someone checking out in front of you and your mom. The elderly man is buying an item without a price tag. The cashier calls over the intercom twice for someone to do a price check but no one has come to help. Your mom frequently checks her watch and starts tapping her foot. How does she feel? What are your clues?
Annoyed because she's in a rush
Foot tapping, checking watch
Name five qualities of a good friend
Caring, a good listener, honest, has your back, fun. etc...
Your brother has a new friend over. They are playing a video game you've never seen before. It looks like a lot of fun. What can you say?
Hi! Can I play with you guys?
You meet someone new on the bus. After introducing yourselves, they keep talking about turtles without giving you a chance to talk. How do you feel?
Bored, frustrated, etc...
You join a video game club after school. The other students are very good at playing a game you've never tried before. You decide to try but you aren't very good at it. Everyone starts calling you "Nube" when you get to the club after school. You don't like this nickname. What can you do?
Ask them to stop. Tell them what you would like them to call you. State that you could get better at their video game. Or offer to teach them how to play a video game you are good at.
You see a friend at lunch looking down at her plate. She is pushing her food around but not really eating it. She has a small frown on her face. After a minute she pushes her plate aside and puts her head down on her crossed arms. How does she feel? What are your clues? (Bonus 100 pts if you can come up with a reason she might feel this way)
Sad
She's frowning, not eating, puts her head down
What is the "Golden Rule"
Treat others the way you want to be treated
You are going in for a job interview. You walk into the room and see two people who will be asking you questions. What can you say?
Hi, I'm ____. I am applying for the ____ position.
You are shopping with your mom at Walmart. You turn around and realize she is no longer behind you. You can't find her anywhere. How do you feel? (Bonus 100 pts if you can problem solve!)