Connection
What does it mean to have a connection with someone?
Feeling like you belong and are important to other people.
What is perseverance?
Sticking with something even when it's hard and you want to give up.
What is compassion?
Caring about others feeling and wanting to help them when they're sad, hurt or are having a hard time.
What is inclusion?
Making sure everyone feels welcome, belongs, and gets to participate no matter who they are.
What is adaptability?
Being able to change and try new ways to do things when plans change or something unexpected happens.
What does it mean to belong in your classroom?
To belong in your classroom it means you are a part of a special and important part of a group, where people care about you and include you.
Imagine you're trying to rollerblade the first time, and it's tricky!! What do you do if you can't do it right the first time?
Keep trying!!!
If you see someone sitting alone at recess what kind of a thing could you say or do to them?
Invite them to join you
Ask them how they're doing
Listen to them
What does it mean to make sure nobody is left out when you are playing or doing an activity?
Invite them to join your activity
Ask them to play
Make sure you are playing a game that can include everyone.
What is one thing you can do when your plans change unexpectedly?
Take a deep breath
Positive self-talk
Imagine you're building a super-cool fort. How does it feel when your friends help you instead of doing it yourself?
Focus on positive feelings of sharing the work
What does it mean to keep trying when something feels hard or confusing?
It means you're persevering!!!
When you see someone struggling, what is your first thought?
Hope they'll be okay
Any other positive thought
Everyone in our classroom is special and different! Why is it good that we have people who are good at different things or have different ideas.
Solve problem better
Learn new things
Have more fun
Who do you know that you consider very adaptable, and what makes them good at handling change?
Any positive response counts
If you feel sad or worried, who are the people you can talk to? Why is it important to have those people?
The people we are close to give us a feeling of comfort and connection...they get us!
What helps you keep going when you're faced with a challenge?
Remembering that challenging things take time to learn about
What is a situation where it is important to show compassion?
Any positive answer
If someone has different ideas than you, how can you still make sure that they feel like an important part of the group?
Listen to their ideas
Include them
Be kind and respectful, you can learn from them
What's one thing you do to help yourself feel more comfortable when faced with a new or different situation?
Tell myself I can handle it.
Any positive coping strategy
What is one simple thing you can do today to show someone in your class that you care about them and want to be connected?
Any positive response
What helps you push through when something is hard?
The feeling I have when I conquer it!
If you could have a superpower that helps you show compassion, what would it be and how would you use it?
There's no right or wrong answer, just creative thinking.
How do you feel when you're included and feel like you belong?
Any positive answer is correct :)
Can you think of a time when your plans changed unexpectedly, and how did you adjust to it?
Identify one situation and coping tool