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 sister accidentally breaks your favorite barbie’s arm off, you yell at her, and she runs away crying. How could you resolve this issue?
Apologize to her, acknowledge that accidents happen. Assure her you will not yell at her again. Ask if she wants to do something together.
All of your classmates are invited to your friend's birthday party except for you. When you ask your friend why, she tells you that everyone thinks you are mean and bully them. How do you feel? What could you say to your friend and peers?
Mad, frustrated, sad, excluded, disappointed
Clarify you are not going to be mean to anyone, or apologize to those whose feelings you hurt.
You are out for dinner with your family and you see a woman in a wheelchair. You keep staring at her. How do you think she feels? Why is this wrong?
She probably feels uncomfortable, frustrated, sad, irritated
It is rude to stare at people that we do not know, we should not judge others from being different.
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
Your sister is learning how to play the trumpet. The sound is annoying and gives you a headache. You ask your sister to stop but she says she needs to practice. What are two things you can do?
Ask her to close the door, go outside, put on headphones, compromise with her.
You spilled your drink at lunch and it is all over the table and your clothes. Your peers start laughing and whispering to each other. How does this make you feel? If roles were reversed, what would you say/do?
Sad, embarrassed, frustrated, flustered
Go up to your friend and help them, get paper towels, ask your classmates to stop whispering about it.
You are at therapy and when you are almost done with your puzzle you realize one of the non-verbal littles took the last piece. What should you do? Who could you talk to?
You can ask the client's direct to have it back, ask if you can have it when they are done with, communicate with your provider
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
It is your birthday and your dad gives you something you do not like. You tell him it is the worst birthday ever. How do you think he feels? What else could you have said?
He probably feels sad, disappointed, frustrated.
Try playing with the toy, wait until later to talk to him privately, ask if you could exchange it for something you pick out, or don't say anything.
Your classmate gets 100% on her spelling test and starts bragging to everyone about it. You failed the test. How do you feel? What are two things you can do?
Ask your peer to keep it to herself, ask your teacher to say something, ignore her and focus on other things
You go to a sleepover with your friends and one friend gets homesick and calls her mom to pick her up. Your friends start gossiping and calling her a crybaby after she leaves. What could you say to your friends in this situation? Give 2 examples.
ask how they would feel if the roles were reversed, change the topic, kindly ask they do not make fun of her
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.
Your best friend is moving to Iowa so you won’t see her as often. How do you feel? How could you stay in touch with your best friend?
Make regular phone calls, plan a weekend to get together, send letters to each other.
You are nervous about a math test so you start to pick at your nails and fingers. What are two different coping strategies you could do instead?
find a fidget toy, slime, take a break, ask your teacher for help studying
You are done with your dinner first but your family is still eating, your sister eats more than you. You are bored waiting, so you make a comment about how much your sister is eating compared to you. How do you think she feels? How else could you approach the situation?
she may feel embarrassed, sad, disappointed, offended
ask to be excused from the table, ask to grab a fidget while you wait, talk about your day, ask about others' days, or sit quietly