Tired
Independent work time and I can't keep my eyes open
Possible Answers
* Take a walk
* Get a drink
* Write down a small goal and focus on completing that
* Ask if you can listen to your music - if it will help you focus and stay awake
You are worried or thinking about something else
Possible answers:
* Write it down and think about it later
* Take a break in the Zen Den
* Make a plan to talk to a trusted adult
Someone was rude in the hall
Possible answers
* Move on - it's not that big of a deal
* Take a break in Zen Den
* Say or write a positive phrase for yourself - "I'm ok" "I don't have to let this bother me", etc. . .
Possible solutions:
* Politely tell them "Thanks, but I'm good"
* Consider accepting their help and see what happens
You wish you had more real friends
Possible solutions:
* Accept that this is how you're feeling
* Notice people with similar interests & values
* Take chances and start conversations
* Be kind, helpful to others
The lesson is boring to you
Possible answers:
* Connect the lesson to something that matters to you
* take notes, add pictures
* Get involved, ask questions
The students around you are goofing off
Possible answers:
* Ask them to please stop
* Ask teacher if you can move
* If independent work time, ask to go to Drop In Resource
You got a bad grade on an assignment you worked really hard on
Possible Answers:
* Breathe
* Read teacher's feedback and consider it
* Make a plan
* Talk to teacher
Your teacher checks in with you frequently, but it makes you feel annoyed
Possible solutions:
* Breathe
* Thank them for checking in
* Ask for help when they check in
* Kindly tell them how you're feeling
You don't really connect with anyone outside of school (except online)
Possible solutions:
* Go to a school sponsored event (game, dance, etc)
* Join a club, sport or other activity
* Invite someone to do something with you outside of school (go to a movie, arcade,bowling,etc)
You stayed up too late and keep falling asleep, what should you do?
Possible answers:
* If you're too warm and cozy, take off coat, hat, etc.
* Go for a quick walk around the circle
* Grab Water
* Chew Gum
* Doodle
* Sit up straight
The environment is over stimulating (lights or sounds too bright or loud). You don't care for the video or music playing, etc.
Possible Answers:
* Ask if you could wear headphones
* Ask to work in drop in resource
* Talk to your teacher about your concerns
You procrastinated because you had a lot going on. When you finally turned in an assignment, your teacher said it was too late.
Possible answers:
* Breathe
* Talk to teacher about your feelings/situation
* Own your procrastination and make a plan for next time
* Ask for Help
You really want to do something on your own, but your adult (mom,dad, guardian, teacher) keeps nagging you
Possible answers:
* Breathe
* Accept their concern
* Calmly say what you need
You feel so isolated that it's hard to focus on anything else.
Possible solutions:
* Acknowledge this feeling
* Talk to a trusted adult
* Make small plans each day to get out of the house (walk, ride bike, exercise, etc)