Tone of Voice/ Body Language
What tone of voice would you use to say, "I love ice cream!"
A happy, excited tone!
Name 2 qualities of a good friend.
Nice. Honest. Fun. Supportive. They Listen. Accepting. Positive. Helpful. Similar Interests. Many more options!!!
What is something that is okay to say out loud?
Helpful thoughts, positive comments, compliments, general questions, opinions (in a respectful way)
How might you feel if you are in the red zone?
Mad. Angry. Terrified. Out of Control. Yelling. Hitting. Mean.
Which thinkable can combat Worry Wall?
PosiTina!
How should your body be positioned when you are talking to someone?
Facing them!
Kaylee is really dependable. She is always there when Martha needs someone to talk to. Is this a healthy or unhealthy friendship?
Healthy! (Earn 50 bonus points if you tell me why!)
What is something that is best to keep in your head?
Insults, negative comments, opinions (in a disrespectful way), prying or really personal questions,
How might you feel if you are in the green zone?
Happy. Calm. Feeling okay. Focused. Ready to Learn.
You keep thinking about your new model airplane and can't pay attention in math class.
Which unthinkable is taking over?
Brain Eater
When is it OK to use a loud volume voice?
Playing outside, cheering on a sports team
Think about someone you are friends with or want to be friends with. What could you say or do to show that you want to be friends?
Smile. Introduce yourself. Ask them to play with you at recess. Find out what they like to do.
If you say something that should be kept in your head, how do you think the other person feels? 50 bonus points if you can tell me how to make the situation better!
Apologize!
What zone are you in if you're ready to learn?
Green.
You keep making jokes about fish while the rest of the class in trying to read quietly.
Which unthinkable is taking over?
WasFunnyOnce
Give me an example of nonverbal communication.
Wave, thumbs up/down, hug, facial expressions, body language, etc!
Is it OK to have different friends this year vs last year? Tell me why and get 50 bonus points!
How can you remind yourself to not say things that should be kept in your head?
Varies
Pick the blue or yellow zone and tell me how you might feel in that zone.
Blue: sad, sick, tired, bored, moving slow
Yellow: frustrated, worried, silly/wiggly, excited
Give me an example of when you were a D.O.F. (Destroyer of Fun) and how you could have made the situation better. If you can't recall a time, make one up!
Varies!
What might you say or do (verbal and nonverbal) if you are in a bad mood?
What about a good mood?
Bad mood: Pout, not talk, closed off, head down, yell
Good mood: Smile, say hi, talk to others
Why do friends make compromises?
Friends make compromises because you do not always have to do what you want to do! Friendship is about give and take. Sometimes you have to do things you may not want to do.
Give me an example of something you have said out loud that you should have kept in your head.
Varies
Give me an example of how you could you get from the red zone to the green zone?
Drink water, talk a walk, count to 10, self talk, take a nap, belly breaths, listen to music, go outside, take a bath, etc!
You get upset and yell at your classmate because he wants to sit in the green chair- because YOU want to sit in the green chair!
Which unthinkable is taking over?
50 Bonus Points if you can tell me what you should do in this situation.
Glassman, Rock Brain