Keep it in your head or say it out loud
Keep it in your head or say it out loud?
"This is so boring! Why do we have to do this again?"
Keep it in your head
What is Rock Brain's super power?
He gets people stuck on their own thoughts and feelings. He is stubborn and inflexible!
The Smith family wants to get a pet. Macy wants a cat but her brother John is allergic to fur. What could their family do to have a WIN WIN outcome?
Give two examples of how to show kindness to others
Smile
Tell someone “good job”
Hold a door
Include
Share
Help
Take turns
Donate
Play with someone
Give
Clean up
Sit by someone
Manners
Say, “thank you”
Give a compliment
Write a note
Say sorry
What feelings might you be feeling if you are in the green zone?
Happy, Calm, Comfortable, Ready to Learn
Keep it in your head or say it out loud?
"I really like your haircut! It looks so nice!"
Say it out loud!
A teacher was pointing out the main idea in a book they had read in guided reading together. Rock brain swoops in, that is not the main idea, I think I would know the main idea, this is the main idea...continues to argue with teacher.
What Superflex strategy would you suggest this student use?Don't argue with the teacher
Say okay and move on
Ask for a break and when your ready return to the work when you have had time to cool off
With our eyes, ears, brain, and heart
If you want to join your friends in play, what is something you might say to them?
Can I play with you?
Can I join your group?
Do you want to play with me?
What feelings might you be feeling if you are in the red zone?
Angry, Mad, Furious, Irritated
Keep it in your head or say it out loud?
"This snack is the worst!"Keep it in your head!
"Ugh, you always win. I want to win. This is NOT FAIR!"
Rock Brain is taking over. What would you do in this situation to be a SuperFlex?
Say, "Good Game"
Practice Good Sportsmanship
Be Flexible, it's only a game
Should we use "I" messages or "You" messages?
I Messages
If you don't win a game, what is the proactive response?
Be a good sport! Say "good game"
Remember games are about having FUN!
What feelings might you be feeling if you are in the blue zone?
Sad, Lonely, Sick, Bored
The filter we use to decide if we say things out loud or keep them in our brain.
Social Filter
If you feel Rock Brain attacking what is one thing you can do?
Ask for a break
Take a deep breath and think about my options
Be flexible-use a Superflex strategyIf you make a plan, create and follow action steps, and met a goal, what habit does this represent? Habit 3, Win-Win or Habit 2, Begin With The End In Mind?
Habit 2, Begin With The End In Mind
You are playing Candyland with a group of friends. George walks in and goes to the game cupboard to pick out a game. What would be a kind thing to do?
Ask George if he wants to join Candyland with you and your friends.
If you are in the yellow zone what should you do?
Take a deep breath
Ask for a break
Talk to someone
Do the push, pull, dangleName 3 parts of the THINK model we use to help decide if we should say a thought out loud or keep it in our head.
T-Is it TRUE
H-Is it HONEST
I- Is it Inspiring
N-Is it Necessary
K-Is it Kind
What is an example of a consequence if you have a Rock Brain moment?
Loss of privilege
Mark on chart
Loss of Money
Ruin relationships with friendsWhat are some ways you can sharpen your saw?
Read a book
Talk to someone
Play a Game
Exercise
***The options are endless!
A friend in your classroom just accidentally dropped the entire bin of markers. What would be a kind thing to do?
What are 3 break options?
Yoga
Coloring Break
Trampoline Break
Ball Break
Break Bag Break
Animal Cards Break-distraction Cards
I feel CardsJournaling
Gratitude Cards
Positive Self Talk Cards