Feelings
Give me 3 ways we know someone is feeling angry.
Yelling, frowning, eyebrows down, red face, growling, stomping, throwing things
Your teacher is talking. How can you show them you're listening ?
Eyes on them, whole body facing them, answering questions, mouth quiet, body still
You want the blue marker but someone is using it. What should you do ?
Wait patiently until they're done, ask for a turn, use another color first until they're finished.
You're teacher is talking and you need help. What would you do ?
Raise your hand and wait for her to call on you.
The teacher is talking but you want to share an idea. What should you do ?
Name some strategies we can use to find our peaceful spot.
Take deep breaths, count to 10, think happy thoughts, draw or color, listen to peaceful music, read, meditate
What can you say if you want to play with someone ?
Can I play that too ?
Do you want to play with me ?
Two students are fighting over who was in line first. How could they solve the problem ?
Take turns, rock paper scissor, both go to the end of the line.
Someone is sitting in the spot you wanted. What would you do ?
Ask them to scoot over, find another spot for the day.
A friend is distracting you while the teacher is teaching. What should you do ?
Ask them nicely to stop, raise your hand and tell the teacher.
What feeling do you have when something is scary ?
Anxious
What should you do if you accidentally interrupt someone ?
Say sorry, let them finish talking, and then start your conversation with them.
Your friend wants to play tag but you want to play soccer. What is a fair solution ?
Play one game first and then the other, OR play one today and one tomorrow.
What should we look like walking down the hallway ?
Quiet mouth, quiet feet, in line behind our friend.
Give me one way to help a classmate who is feeling worried.
talk to them, reassure them everything will be okay, ask them to play, tell the teacher
Your friend says "I like soccer!" What can you say back to continue the conversation ?
Me too OR What position do you play ?
You accidentally knock over someone's blocks. What should you do next ?
Say sorry, offer to help them rebuild the tower or clean it up.
Someone says something unkind to you. What would you do ?
Tell them that wasn't nice, say it hurt your feelings, tell the teacher.
How can you show good manners in the cafeteria ?
Throw all your trash away, clean up any messes, stay seated, raise your hand if you need something.
Why is it important to talk about feelings ?
It helps us feel better, so people know how to help us, so our spots of emotion don't get too big.
What should you do if two people are already talking and you want to join in the conversation ?
Wait for them to pause OR say "Excuse Me"
During a game, someone thinks another player cheated and everyone starts arguing. What should the group do to solve the problem ?
Stop and calm down, listen to what everyone has to say, review the game rules, restart the game, ask a teacher for help.
Someone new joins your class and looks nervous. What would you do ?
Introduce yourself, ask what their name is, ask them to sit with you at lunch or play with them at recess.
Why do schools have rules ?
To keep everyone safe!