Series 1
In a classroom, a student is running around while the rest of class is working on an assignment.
Is this expected or unexpected?
Unexpected
Name the 3 styles of communication.
Passive, Assertive, and Aggressive
Name the three colors of tone.
Green, yellow, and red.
True or False:
Everybody laughs at the same things.
False.
True or False: Everybody must agree on everything all the time.
False! Disagreements are natural.
At recess, a student is running around the playground with other students.
Is this Expected or Unexpected?
Expected
What is a consequence of passive communication (avoiding expressing needs)?
You don't get what you want.
Perspective taking is like walking in another person's ________.
Shoes
Name the three size of reactions.
Small, medium, and big.
If you're too upset to talk, it's okay to do this before coming back to solve the problem.
Deep breath or other coping skill
Take a break
Explain the difference between expected and unexpected behaviors.
Expected behaviors make others feel good, while unexpected behaviors make others feel yellow/red or might get us in trouble.
What is a consequence of aggressive communication (expressing needs in a forceful way)?
Others may feel yellow or red.
You don't get what you want.
Name and practice one coping skill involving breathing.
Diaphragmatic/deep breathing or another kind of breath.
Name an example of a social goal.
Try something different, expected comments, be flexible, etc.
If you can’t agree after trying nicely, you should do this.
Ask an adult for help
Describe a feedback sandwich.
A positive opening statement represents a “top piece of bread” in a sandwich, followed by constructive feedback as the “filling,” and lastly a closing positive statement as the “bottom piece of bread.”
A way to visualize letting something go
Hint: what we let go of for an activity
(Water) Balloon
Name and practice one coping skill besides breathing.
Count backwards from 10
Give yourself a hug
Take a break
Squeeze lemons
Explain and demonstrate a courtesy laugh.
When you don't really think something is funny, but you laugh a little to make someone else feel green.
This is what it’s called when both people give a little to find a fair solution.
Compromise
Name 3 components of active listening.
Making eye contact, nodding, and rephrasing.
Show assertive communication in a game of Uno.
Example: I'd like to go first.
Or another example of openly and respectfully expressing needs.
Why is it important to think about other people's perspectives?
To foster empathy and understanding.
To deepen relationships.
To make others feel green.
To learn and grow.
Why is it important to use a green tone?
To make others feel green.
Others will be more likely to listen/help us.
It is really important to do this during a disagreement when the other person is talking.
Listen