Expected or Unexpected
TRUE
Sad, bored, tired, sick, depressed, hurt
Oh no, I forgot my mittens today! What size of problem is this?
Small/Tiny
Show me the coping skill that you would use with a pinwheel. Demonstrate!
(child shows deep breathing)
What is a rule in the hallway?
Walk, quiet mouth, zombie arms, listen to your teacher, don't touch art on the walls.
How do unexpected behaviors make other people feel?
Uncomfortable, sad, annoyed, angry
Name two emotions in the yellow zone.
Anxious, annoyed, frustrated, scared, excited, hyper, grumpy, jealous, embarrassed, silly, upset
My friend doesn't want to share a ball at recess? What size problem is this?
What is it called when we use our thoughts to cheer us on? For example, "I can do this" or "I will figure this out!"
Inner coach
What does the O stand for in SOAR ?
On-task
A classmate is out of his seat, talking out, and throws their paper on the ground. Is this expected or unexpected?
Unexpected
Name two emotions in the red zone.
Happy, calm, focused, content, thankful, proud, focused, good listener, relaxed, ready to learn
Name two examples of EMERGENCY problems.
Broken bone, earthquake, fire, car accident, hurricane, tornado, etc
Name a coping skill in our school building that involves moving your body, skipping, and jumping.
Sensory Path
(Mrs. Feigt decides if answer is correct)
Name 2 expected behaviors at RECESS
Run, play ball, covid tag, share, laugh, ask people to play, keep mask on if near others, etc.
Name two emotions in the red zone
Mad, angry, furious, out of control, terrified, yelling, aggressive
My teacher didn't call on me, which is a tiny problem. What is an expected thing I should do next?
Shrug my shoulders, think "that's okay", raise my hand and try again next time.
Name 3 things in the school that you could squeeze if frustrated that would be an EXPECTED behavior.
Play dough, squishy ball, stuffed animal, jacket, pillow, sand
Who brings treats at lunch for students with SOAR tickets?
Mrs. McDonald
Name 3 Unexpected behaviors in a classroom.
Ripping papers, throwing things, telling people you don't like them, screaming, head down on desk, talking without raising hand, etc.
What are two situations that make you feel in the yellow zone?
*Mrs. Feigt decides if answer correct
Tommy is having a small problem of not understanding a math problem. He is becoming frustrated and might jump into the red zone - getting angry. What is something he can do to get back to the green zone?
Take a calm down break, sensory path, squeeze stuffed animal, inner coach, remember the size of his problem, ask his teacher or a friend for help
What is the name of the character that gets us STUCK on our thoughts?
Rock Brain
What does each letter stand for in SOAR ?
Show respect, on-task, achieve success, responsible