Listening and communication
What is one of our classroom rules?
Look at our poster!
What is a big problem? What is a small problem?
A Big problem is a problem that you will need help from an adult. Someone is bullying you.
A Small problem is a problem that you can handle on your own. You lost your pencil.
If you are mad or angry, what can you do to regulate?
Take deep breaths. Go for a walk. Ask for help.
What would someone look like if they are happy?
Smiling and talking.
Who rides on a bus to get to school?
Kate and Jiro
What are some ways to greet somebody new? Show me how to do this.
Say hi. Tell them your name. Ask what their name is. Ask what they like to do for fun?
Can emotions impact your physical and mental health?
Yes, if we are in the blue or red zone feeling sad or angry for a long time, your body will start to feel sick.
What is a belly breath? Show me what this looks like.
A deep breath in your nose and out your mouth. Hold for 5 seconds.
What can we do to help someone feel better if they are sad?
Offer them a hug. Offer to talk. Take a walk with them. Tell them a happy story.
What is Coal Ridge's mascot?
DYNAMITE!!
Show me how you could ask someone a question.
Hi Kate, how are you doing?
Hi Sebastian, what are you doing this weekend?
Hi Troy, what are we working on?
What is positive self-talk? Give me an example.
Positive and encouraging voice in your head to get you through hard things.
What are your favorite ways to calm down?
Everyone is different!
Give someone a compliment
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How many days do we get this weekend?
4!!
What are conversation drivers?
Things that keep a conversation going. Continuing to talk, being interested, responding, listening.
My goal is to finish middle school, what are my steps?
My steps are to do my work, work hard, do my best.
What does it mean to stop, think and choose?
Think- what could I do differently, how could I fix this?
Choose- How will you react?
What is an opinion? What is an opinion you have?
Something that not everyone agrees on.
What is Mrs. Kristi's favorite color?
Purple
What are conversation stoppers?
Things that stop a conversation. Switching the conversation, not acting interested, not listening.
Does everyone feel the same when they lose their math packet?
No! Everyone is going to see it as a different-sized problem.
How does your face change when you feel different emotions?
If you are happy you might be smiling. If you are mad you might be red in the face. If you are sad, you might frown or cry. Your face changes based on how we feel.
Why is it important to look at body language and social cues?
If we don't pay attention to social cues or body language, we might react in an unexpected way.
What holiday is this month?
Halloween