How do they feel?
A classmate loses a race at recess. He wishes he had done better. How does he feel? Bonus points for why!
Disappointed (frustrated also accepted)
Bonus: Because he wish he would have done better and wanted it to go a different way
You rode the bus to school today and on the way in people are pointing and laughing at you. You go in the bathroom and see that you have pink gum all over the back of your pants. What could you do?
Turn to the person to your right and give them a sincere compliment
Points for giving a sincere, appropriate compliment
I don't get first place while playing uno. What's the size of the problem? (Big, medium, small)
Small, I can try again
You can answer, and ask them back the same question or a similar one!
A kid at the park sits in mud and gets it all over his pants. He doesn't like that everyone can see. How is he feeling?
Embarrassed
You borrowed your sister's skates one day without asking and they broke while you were using them. What could you do?
Be honest and tell her, then talk with parents about what you could do to get her new skates
Turn to the person behind you and give them an appropriate compliment
Points for giving compliment
What do you think a "big problem" means?
Something that hurts someone, is inappropriate, hurts someone's feelings, breaks the rules
What are some conversation rules?
If you need help from staff that's okay!
Facing the person, making some eye contact, listen to them, answer with a relevant statement or question
Someone gives you a compliment about an art project that you worked really hard on. They tell you it's one of the best art projects they've seen all year! How would that make you feel?
The teacher is giving directions, but your friend sitting next to you keeps talking. You can't hear the directions. What should you do?
Can ask your friend to talk quieter or to wait until after
What would you say if someone gave you a compliment on your shirt?
Thank you, my mom got it for me!
What do you think a medium problem is?
If you want to end a conversation, what's a good way to do it?
Find a time where it seems good in the conversation and let them know you have to go do something else, but it was nice talking to them
The teacher is explaining a new math assignment and one kid in the class doesn't understand. He doesn't know what to do for the assignment and his brain feels full. How do you think he feels?
Confused
A boy on the playground keeps pushing you and making you mad. What would you do?
Tell an adult
What would you do if you got a compliment but wasn't ready to receive one?
"Thank you, I appreciate it, I just need some space right now"
What's a small problem?
A problem that can be easily solved, and is a very little deal. Does not effect anyone emotionally or physically
If your friend is talking to someone, and you want to join the conversation, what are some things you could say?
Excuse me, can I interrupt, can I join
Bonus points for how you would handle this situation
Jealous or disappointed
Bonus: Maybe next time I can be on my friends team, and it's okay to be flexible!
You were waiting to swing. When it was your turn, another boy jumped in front of you and took the swing. What would you do?
Kindly tell the boy it was your turn. If he is mean, tell an adult
Pick someone in the group to do a back and forth compliment with
Ex: "I like your socks" ..... "Thanks! I like your hair today!"
Double points for a back and forth compliment
A friend falls and scrapes their knee and they are bleeding a lot. What size problem is it?
BIG
Practice a conversation with a peer near you about what you did today
Points for practicing a conversation, even if you need help!