Take 5
Name one way to calm down.
Answers will vary but should be similar to: Lazy 8 Breathing, take a walk, take a break, talk to an adult
When we can’t decide who goes first, we can do __________.
Rock, Paper, Scissors
Name the different sizes of problems.
Small, medium and big
There are ______ steps in an apology.
Four
At recess, you notice that Michael is watching you and a group of classmates play ball. He begins to walk away very slowly with his face looking down to the ground. What do you do?
A - Nothing
B - Ask Michael if he wants to play with you and your friends
C - Tell everybody not to include Michael, as the game has already begun
B- Ask Michael if he wants to play with you and your friends.
Name two adults in school who you can talk to if you are having a problem or conflict.
Principal, teacher, counselor, nurse, aide
True or False? Lazy 8 Breathing is when you breathe and lie down on the floor and draw an 8 using your feet.
False.
If someone took a ball from you and then pushed you to the ground, what size problem would this be?
Big problem
True or False: You have to share your toys from home at recess when you are playing with your friends.
False.
As your classmates are getting ready to outside for recess, Elizabeth suddenly walks over to the cubbies and begins to cry. What do you do?
A - Whisper to a classmate the Elizabeth is being a baby
B - Nothing
C - Ask her if she is okay
C- Ask her if she is okay
Which of these is not a way to decide what to do if you are having a conflict with a friend:
A. Taking a vote
B. Doing only what you want to do
C. Rock Paper Scissors
D. All of these are ways to decide
B. Doing only what you want to do (this is not a fair way to decide what to do because only your opinion is expressed and not your friend/s).
The best way to keep other kids from wanting to touch or play with your beloved toys is to ___________.
Keep them at home.
Name one expected reaction to a medium-sized problem.
Using a tool to stay calm (breathing, taking a walk), asking an adult for help or finding a solution to the problem (using an I-message)
If you are working in a group on a project, you are expected to share your _________.
Ideas/opinions, responsibilities or tasks
Your teacher didn't call on you but she called on Rachel twice already, even though you raised your hand several times. What is one way you can handle this?
Stay calm and remember this is a small problem. There are a lot of students in the class, and you can't be called on every time.
Does taking a break mean that you are not friends with the person you are having a conflict with anymore?
No, taking a break allows you to calm down and think about ways to solve the problem so you can play together again.
True or false? An I-message is a way to solve problems with people using an iPhone to tell them how you feel.
False. An I-Message is a way to let others know how you feel about something they did and what you would like them to do differently next time.
True or False: an expected reaction to a small-sized problem is being very frustrated.
False. This is an expected reaction for a big-sized problem
Name one of the steps in an apology.
1. Verbalize the apology
2. Take responsibility for your action
3. Let the person know you won't do it again
4. Ask for forgiveness
There is only one basketball left and you and Mikaela both want to play with it. What would you do to solve this problem?
If you can't find a solution to the problem you should _________.
Seek help
What does slow breathing and mindful meditation help you relax?
Your swirling thoughts/mind, your tense arms/shoulders, your clenched jaw
Answers will vary (should be something that can be ignored or handled on their own).
Is it OK to tell others mean/unkind things about another classmate? Why or why not?
No, it is not OK to share unkind things about another classmate. We should only share kind, positive things about others so no one's feelings are hurt.
Your best friend has been spending a lot of time with one of the new students in the grade and you are feeling left out and replaced. What can you say to your best friend?
Tell them how you feel and ask if you can all play together; tell them how you feel but remember that it's OK to share your friends with others.