1. Think It --> Say It
That is the ugliest shirt I have ever seen!
That's an unusual shirt! Where did you get it?
True or false:
If my thoughts are kind and on-topic, it's okay to say them.
True!
Your hair looks crazy today.
sad, embarassed
I don't want to do that! It's boring!
Think It!
It is time for reading, but you are having a tough day and don't feel like participating.
Use one of your strategies and work with your teachers so they can help you!
Sally: "I like how your flower pots came out!"
Johnny: "Is it time to go home yet?"
What should Johnny have said?
Thank you!
True or false:
If my thoughts are on-topic but might hurt someone's feelings, I probably shouldn't say them.
True!
We worked hard! The art project looks awesome!
happy, proud
How many times do I have to tell you?! I don't like jello!
Think it!
Your teacher gives you a math problem that is WAY too hard.
What can you say or do?
Try your best and then raise your hand for help if you get stuck.
I won! I am the best at Mario Kart! I'm better than all of you!
Good Game! That was fun.
True or False
My thoughts could make someone feel embarrassed. I probably shouldn't say it.
True!
Ew!! Stop chewing with your mouth open!
sad, embarassed
No thank you, I have enough.
Say It!
Those words are kind and on-topic
Your friend is playing with someone else at open gym and you are feeling jealous.
What can you say?
Hey guys, do you mind if I play, too?
I hate math!
This math is really hard.
True or false:
What I want to say isn't what everyone else is talking about, but it's probably okay to say anyways.
False!
Our thoughts need to be kind AND on-topic if we want to share them.
You're cooking meatloaf for dinner?! Gross. I'm not eating that.
angry, sad
Want to play basketball with us? We'll teach you the rules.
Say It!
Those words are kind and on-topic.
You hear about the community trip, but the trip isn't what you want it to be.
What would you do?
Go on the community trip! It is the expectation and something you earned from working hard!
Stop bothering me!
I'm sorry, I'm trying to ________ right now (read, chill out, etc.)
If I'm not sure if my words could hurt someone's feelings, I should say them anyways.
False!
If you aren't sure if they are kind, it's best not to say them!
3 x 3 is NINE! That math problem is SO easy!
embarassed
Bowling AGAIN!?! Sigh
Think It!
Your friend came to school with a new haircut. He seems really embarrassed.
If your thoughts are kind and appropriate, tell your friend! You can say "I like your haircut. It looks pretty cool!"
If you don't like his haircut, keep it to yourself. Telling him your opinion would make him feel worse.