Perspective Taking
There is a new student in your class.
1. How might the student feel?
2. What is something you can do to make them feel welcome?
1. Nervous, scared, excited, anxious, unsure, etc.
2. Say hi to them, smile, introduce yourself, talk to them, etc.
Philip wants to ask his mom if he can go to his friend's house, but she is on the phone. What should Philip do?
Ask someone else (if there is anyone else to ask) or wait until his mom is off of the phone
Mary has to do her homework, but she forgot what she was supposed to work on.
1. How big is the problem?
2. What could she do to solve the problem?
1. Small
2. Ask a friend, email her teacher, ask her parents, look through her notebook, look at her homework folder or agenda
Name 2 situations in which you might feel scared.
Varied
What does interrupting mean? Why should you try not to interrupt others?
Talking when someone else is talking
You are not listening to what they are saying, it is not polite/not being a good conversation partner
Sarah's best friend is moving away next week.
1. How do you think Sarah feels?
2. How can she keep in touch with her friend?
1. Sad, disappointed, nervous, etc.
2. Call, text, email, go visit, talk on the phone, send letters/cards
Body language
Facial expression
Tone of voice
Responses (ask questions, make comments)
Bill accidentally spilled juice all over his the new couch and his iPad
1. How big is the problem?
2. What should he do to solve the problem?
1. Medium
2. Tell his mom, help clean up or clean up himself if he knows how
Name 3 things that make you feel mad or annoyed.
Varied
Your friends are playing a new game. You want to play, but you don't know the rules. How could you solve the problem?
Watch them play, ask them to explain the rules, ask questions during the game, watch a video of someone playing, read the instructions
Joey's little sister is turning 4 years old. What are 3 presents she might receive?
Examples: Blocks, stuffed animals, dolls/action figures, games (4 year old appropriate), etc.
So that you do not spread germs/get other people sick
Tony is late to school because he takes too much time to eat breakfast.
How could Tony solve the problem?
Wake up earlier, plan (pack backpack ahead of time), use a timer, etc.
Name 3 things that make you happy
Varied
BOTH TEAMS - EVERY PLAYER
What was your favorite thing you did or learned at camp?
Jack's grandmother is very sick.
1. How might Jack feel?
2. What could you say to Jack?
1. Sad, upset, anxious, worried, etc.
2. I'm sorry, I hope she feels better soon, Is there anything I can do?, I'm here for you, etc.
How do you show good manners at a restaurant?
Please and thank you
Napkin in lap
Keep table clean
You want to go to the movies with your friend, but you have baseball practice the same night.
1. How big is the problem?
2. How could you solve the problem?
1. Small
2. Go a different night/reschedule with your friend, see a movie at a different time (before or after practice)
Name another word for each emotion
Happy
Sad
Mad
Scared
Tired
Content
Upset
Frustrated
Afraid
Exhausted
Name one positive quality about a friend
Both teams get 500 points
Name two ways you can tell if someone is feeling mad.
Body language
Tone of voice
How do you show good manners at the movie theater?
No talking or phone during the movie
Give personal space
Clean up your trash
You are making a snack and you knock a glass off of the counter. It breaks all over the floor.
1. How big is the problem?
2. How can you solve the problem?
1. Big
2. Get/stay away from the glass, do not touch the glass, be very careful, tell an adult right away
What are 3 things you can do to calm yourself down when you are angry or upset?
Varied
BOTH TEAMS - EVERY PLAYER
Name one positive quality about yourself
Both teams get 500 points