Breaking the Ice
What's one strategy that helps people feel comfortable speaking in groups?
Example answers: working in small groups, using sentence stems, participating, practicing
PL decides if the answer matches the prompt
What does teamwork mean?
Working together toward a goal
What does it mean to “see someone else’s perspective”?
Understand their point of view
Name one skill from this program you can use in real life
Communication, teamwork, confidence
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What does it mean to celebrate growth?
Recognize progress and effort
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Why do you think icebreakers were an important start of the program?
They build comfort and connection
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Name one role someone might take in a team
Leader, organizer, encourager, problem-solver
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What’s one sentence stem that helps in discussions?
“I agree because…”, “I see it differently because…”
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What does responsibility look like in real life?
Following through, doing your part
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Name one thing you’re proud of from this summer
Any student response related to summer program is acceptable
Name one way to show someone you are actively listening to them
Example answers: Eye contact, not interrupting, facing the speaker, restating what the speaker said in your own words to confirm understanding, asking clarifying questions, showing you’re listening through nodding and leaning slightly forward
What should you do if your team disagrees?
Communicate, listen, compromise
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Why is it important to listen during discussions?
To understand, not just respond
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How can communication help you outside of school?
Jobs, relationships, teamwork
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Why is reflection important at the end of an experience?
Helps you learn and grow
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What are ways you can connect with your peers?
Example answers: learn their name, work with them in small groups, learn about common interests, check-in with them
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Why is communication important in team challenges?
Keeps everyone aligned and effective
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What’s the difference between a fact and an opinion?
Fact = proven, Opinion = belief
What’s one way to handle a stressful situation?
Pause, think, breathe, problem-solve
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What does it mean to be part of a community?
Belonging, connection, shared experience
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What activities helped you learn what common interests you have with your peers?
Example answers: Icebreaker Fishing, Mingle/Human Bingo, Common Ground, All My Peeps, Debates
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Give an example of how someone can support a team without being the leader
Encouraging, helping, listening
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Give an example of respectfully disagreeing with someone
“I hear you, but I think…”
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Give a real-life example where SEL skills would help you succeed
Job interview, group project, conflict
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How have you changed from the beginning of the program to now?
Any student response is acceptable