Friendship
What question could you ask a friend who said, "I went on vacation last weekend!"
There are many answers.
What can you do if you have a habit of interrupting others?
Ex: Take a deep breath and bite down and let the words come out your nose, remind yourself that you know it's your time to talk when others pause, remind yourself of the equal talk visual, wait and ask other questions instead of making it all about you, raise your hand, etc.
True or False. When we brag, it makes others feel like they want to be around you.
False
In the book My Mouth is a Volcano, what was Louis always doing?
He was interrupting.
If you notice that your friend is being bossy, what could you say to them?
I feel like you're always telling me what to do, next time can I choose the game?
How do you turn bossy into flexible?
Instead of telling friends what to do, give them a choice and ask (instead of tell) "what do you want to do?"
What can you do if you're feeling shy in a situation and your words are getting stuck?
Ex: you can take a deep breath, smile, think of something funny, remind yourself that the more you practice and say "hi" to others then the easier it will be, etc.
True or False. It's not fair that some students get breaks or use the stand up desk.
False (it is fair because everyone is getting what they need)
In the book Finding the Flipside, what did Gabe learn about his thoughts and feelings?
If Gabe had negative thoughts then it only made him feel worse, but if he changed his thoughts from a negative to a positive then he felt happier!
What does it mean to have a growth mindset?
It means that you can think to yourself "I can do this!" and that will help you get through the challenge. (It means believing in the power of Yet!)
What question could you ask a friend who said, "I was out sick yesterday."
Answers may vary.
What advice could you say to a friend if they said, "I am really tired today."
Ex: tell them to sit up straight, take a deep breath, try to get to bed earlier tonight, tell them it's okay that you feel like that sometimes too but the more they focus in class the less they'll think about how tired they are, etc.
True or False. A one-upper is someone who always tries to take from others by telling lies.
True.
In the book The Girl Who Never Makes Mistakes, what made her learn that making mistakes is actually a positive?
When she made a mistake during her performance everyone thought it was funny (including herself), and so she then was able to try new things (like ice skating) and was happier and put less pressure on herself.
What are some nice questions that you could ask a new friend?
What do you like to do for fun? What's your name? Do you like art or sports? What's your favorite animal? Do you have any pets?
What does empathy mean and how can it make your friendships stronger?
Empathy means trying to feel how other people feel (and imagining what it's like to have a similar feeling and doing/saying something kind). It can make friendships stronger because others can tell you care about them and their feelings.
What advice could you give to a friend if they said, "I am angry and I don't know what to do!"
Ex: you could say to walk away and take a break or take deep breaths, tell them you're there if they want to take, tell them to talk to a trusted adult, etc.
True or False. A pull-upper listens when someone else speaks. He doesn't try to top or defeat.
True.
In the book Herman Jiggle Says Hello, how did you gain the confidence to speak up more even when he was feeling nervous?
Herman pictured everyone in pjs with chickens on them, he took a deep breath, smiled and practiced.
If a friend said to you, "I miss my grandpa.", what could you say to them to show empathy?
You could say many things like: "I'm sorry, do you want to talk about it?"
What are two different ways that you could compromise with a friend at recess if you wanted to play basketball and your friend wanted to go on the swings?
Examples: do a little bit of both during recess, tell your friend you'll go on the swings this recess and ask them if another recess you can play b-ball, just try what your friend wants to do and maybe you'll like it, etc.
What advice could you give to a classmate if they said, "I am having a hard time focusing on my work."
Ex: remind them to keep their eyes on the speaker or their work, tell them to use their inner coach and think "I can focus!", tell them to take a deep breath , etc.
True or False. One of the 5C's of Compromising is that you can start over if you're disagreeing with someone and find something new that you both want to do.
True
How did kids feel about Brad at the beginning of the book "Well, I Can Top That!" and at the end of the book? Was it different or not? Why or why not?
Yes, it was different because at the beginning kids didn't loves to be around him since he bragged and told lies. However, he changed his behavior, and at the end he apologized and became more of a pull-upper so kids did want to hang out with him and spend time with him.
Why is fair not equal?
Because everyone needs different things in order to be successful and to get what they need.