Coping skills
Where can you go when you are feeling angry at home? And at school?
Bedroom/outside
Cool Down Spot/restroom
How would you feel if someone called you a mean name?
Sad, upset, etc.
What would you think if you had a bad day at school?
That today may be bad, but tomorrow could be better, etc.
How do you behave to have a good day?
I do what is expected of me; I follow the rules; etc.
You go to the gym and do some exercise. What's your reward?
To become healthy and fit. You become stronger and you may become leaner.
What can you do for if you are getting distracted in class?
Go for a walk, get a drink of water, etc.
How would you feel if you did not understand your classroom assignment?
Confused, frustrated, upset, etc.
What would you think if you got a bad grade?
That I should have studied more; that I can do better next time; etc.
What are your behaviors on the playground?
Playing with other kids, running around, etc.
What is the difference between a consequence and a reward?
A consequence is a result of your action and can be positive or negative. A reward is given and it is always positive.
What should you do if you're feeling angry at your parents?
Give yourself space, take deep breaths, etc.
How would you feel if you were grounded and lost the weekend?
Angry, upset, frustrated, etc.
What would you think if someone bullied you?
That the person bullying me is mean; that I didn't do anything to deserve being bullied; etc.
What are your behaviors on the weekend?
Watching TV, hanging out with friends/family, etc.
Sally is playing ball and it rolls into the street. Sally goes to chase the ball. What could the consequence be?
She could get hit by a car?
What can you do if you begin to get yell about something that made you feel frustrated?
Deep breathing, chew onsome gum, speak to someone, punch the pillow, etc.
How do you feel when you have a good day?
Happy, excited, etc.
What do you think if you receive constructive criticism at school?
That I did something bad; that I can improve; etc.
What are your behaviors at home?
Watching TV, reading, hanging out with my family, playing video games, etc.
You just got home from grocery shopping. You try to bring in all 20 bags at the same time because you don't feel like making more than one trip from the car. Is there a reward? Is there a consequence? And which is more important to you?
Reward: You only have to make on trip.
Consequence: The bags could break causing something to break or your arms could hurt from bringing in all the bags at once.
Demonstrate a coping skill!
Act one out!
Demonstrate the feeling of scared!
Act it out!
What would you think if school was cancelled for the day?
That I have a free day to do whatever I want, etc.
How are behaviors different during class time and during recess?
In class I am more controlled, I raise my hand, I sit in my seat; at recess, I play with others, run around, etc.
You have $25 for groceries. You decide to buy a new DVD instead. Is there a reward? What? Is there a consequence? What? Which is more important?
Reward: You get to watch a new movie.
Consequences: You are going to be hungry because you didn't buy food.