Feelings
What might you feel if you were misunderstood by people?
Sad
What can you do if your friend is mad at you for something you did to them?
Apologize, say sorry
What can you do if you are mad at your teacher?
Take a break, take deep breaths, positive self talk, etc.
Demonstrate how you would introduce yourself to a new peer?
Hi my name is ____, what is your name?
Someone asks you if they can copy your homework. What can you do?
You can explain you won't let them copy but you will help them understand the work.
How might you feel if your best friend is talking about the new video game they got and it was the game you really wanted?
Jealous
Your friend is tattling on others a lot and others are starting to pick on him. What can you do?
Give them some advice to not tattle so much, Stand up for your friend, Explain the difference between tattling and telling (etc)
What can you do if you are feeling hyper and having a hard time settling down at school?
Take a sensory break, run around, take deep breaths, do a mindfulness activity, etc.
What would you do if you were nervous about going to a new school?
Find out if you know anyone there, talk to an adult, brave it and remind yourself you can do it, etc.
A peer asks you if you want to go to a party that you know will have underage drinking. What can you do?
You can say no thanks or explain that you would like to hang out with the friend somewhere other than the party.
How might you feel if you wanted to go out with friends and your caretaker said you couldn't go?
Mad, angry, disappointed, sad (all acceptable answers)
What can you do if two people ask you to hang out at the same time?
Suggest that the 3 of you hang out together, hang out with one and then the other, say no to one, but schedule another time for the other, etc.
What can you do if you are feeling jealous of friends?
Talk to them about it and explain how you feel, be grateful for what you have, etc.
Somebody shoves you down at recess and laughs. What SHOULD you do?
Your friend tells you that their home life is really bad and that their parents are arguing and even hitting each other at home. What can you do?
You can talk to your parents and ask for advice or encourage them to talk to a trusted adult.
How might someone feel if they have done something wrong and they know it was wrong?
Guilt
What can you do if you are stuck inside during COVID 19 and you are feeling sad and isolated from friends?
Ask to video chat with friends, ask to meet a friend outside, call a friend, play video games online with friends
What can you do if you are feeling sad at home?
Cry, talk to a friend, talk to your parents, snuggle with a blanket, etc.
A friend has a different religion than you and you just said something offensive (accidentally). What can you do?
Apologize and ask them to explain why it is offensive.
Your friend is moving away and you feel really sad. What can you do?
You can make a plan to stay in contact over the phone and plan visits.
How might someone feel if they have the thought, "I am a bad person and am worthless?"
Shame
What can you do if your friend's grandmother died and they are feeling sad?
You can empathize with them or sit with them and offer support
What can you do at home when your parents are nagging you to get your chores done and they won't let you take a break?
Take a deep breath, talk to them calmly and explain your feelings, etc.
You have a peer that keeps calling you on the phone but you don't want to be friends with them. What can you do?
Your friend tells you that they are feeling mad and that they are planning to run away from home. What should you do?
You should tell an adult immediately.