No!
You ask your friends if you can swing with them at recess. They say no, there are not enough swings. What can you do in this situation?
There are a lot of answers!
I can take some deep breaths
I can ask them if I can have a turn when they are done.
I can play on something else while I wait for them to be done.
OR I can ______________________.
Your mom makes something new for dinner. When she gives you a plate you tell her “this smells disgusting.” Your mom is now sad. What else could you have said/ done?
There are many answers!
I could say, "If I try it and don't like it may I have something else, please?"
"Could I have something else, please?"( after trying the new food)
Your friends tell you they don’t want to play games with you because last time you got upset that you lost. What could you say to your friends? What will you do differently if you lose?
There are many answers!
I could say that I'm sorry for acting that way and let them know I'm working on not getting upset during games.
I could say "good game" , "that was fun", "thanks for playing with me"
You cut in line for you turn on the swing. The other kids are angry. What could you do instead?
I could wait my turn in line
You want a snack at the clinic but you are told you no. What can you do ?
many answers!
You cannot get on the swing because others are on it. You are waiting a long time and it's almost time to go home. How do you feel and why?
Many answers!
You could be angry or sad because you can't swing and you were waiting patiently
You really want to make a craft but are told that you need to finish some work first. What can you do?
Many answers.
Your science experiment did not work!! The volcano did not explode like it was supposed to! How do you feel and why?
Many answer!
You could be disappointed, sad or angry because it did not work like you wanted.