Synonyms
My father takes me fishing. My _______takes me fishing
dad
Your friend is mad at you and you don't know why. What should you do?
Use my words and ask them what is wrong. If they won't talk to me, then I can write them a letter or draw them a picture to tell my feelings.
You are really mad at your friend for saying something mean. What should you do?
Stay calm and tell that friend what they said that made me feel mad. If the friend still isn't being nice, then walk away and find someone else to be around.
You don't understand what the teacher is talking about. What should you do?
I need to raise my hand and ask the teacher to help me. I need to explain that I don't understand and that I am frustrated or lost. I need to stay calm.
You tripped and fell in the hallway. All of the other students laugh at you. How did you feel? What should you do?
I feel embarrassed and angry. I am not hurt, so I can make it into a joke and laugh with the other kids instead of being laughed at.
Name a synonym for loud, as in, "The dogs are too loud."
noisy
Your friend moved away to another state. How do you feel? What should you do?
I feel sad because I can't see them anymore. I could make a new friend, keep in touch with my old friend or ask to talk to someone about my feelings.
You swore at your friend because he made you mad. Is this expected or unexpected? Why?
Unexpected. You should be able to tell your friend how you feel without using inappropriate language.
You forgot your homework at home and today was the last day to bring it. What should you do?
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There is a line of students at the door. You go up to the front of the line and cut in front of everyone. What is wrong with this?
I think that I am allowed to do whatever I want. I did not follow the school rules. I was rude. I need to follow the rules and go to the end of the line.
Name a synonym for under, as in, "The cat is under the table."
below
Another student was talking to you and got you in trouble. How did you feel? What should you do?
I feel mad, but I need to just deal with it. I can feel mad inside, but next time I need to remind them to be quiet and say we can talk during recess.
A teacher asks you a question and you answer it while staring at your feet. What is wrong with this?
I need to look at people in the eyes when I am talking. It is polite and the person can hear what I am saying. It shows that I am confident and ready to learn.
You stayed home from school and missed a math test. What should you do?
I need to study hard so that I can make up the math test when I get back to school quickly so I don't miss any more work.
You were yelled at in front of your entire class. How did you feel? What should you do?
I feel embarrassed and mad. Sometimes I do things that I am not supposed to do. I need to deal with the problem and accept what the consequence is.
Name a synonym for discover, as in "The pirate hopes to discover the treasure."
find
Another student made fun of you and called you a name. How did you feel? What should you do?
I felt really angry. I felt like a wanted to be mean back. I should tell them that was mean and I don't like when they call me names, walk away, find someone kind to play with, tell the teacher.
You weren't nice to your friend yesterday. How did you feel? What should you do?
I should talk to my friend to apologize.
Your friend is making fun of another student. What should you do?
Even though I don't want to make my friend mad at me, I need to stand up against bullying. I need to tell my friend to stop and try and get them to do something else instead.
Your best friend bought you a gift for your birthday. How did you feel? What should you do?
I feel excited and happy. I should say thank you and maybe even write a thank you card.
Name a synonym for sea, as in "Fish live in the sea."
ocean
You studied really hard for a math test. You got a D on it and your friend got an A. How did you feel? What should you do?
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Your friend made the basketball varsity team but you didn't. What should you do?
I felt frustrated and jealous. I need to congratulate them and ask them to help me practice so I can get better.
You don't want to follow the directions that your teacher gave you. What should you do?
Sometimes I need to do things that I don't want to. I need to let it go and do what I am told. My teacher is telling me to do something for a reason and I must follow the rules.
Your class went to your favorite ice cream store for a field trip on the day you were absent. How did you feel? Is it a big deal?
Upset, this may be a small problem