Scenarios
Identify the trigger in this scenario
“Steven was in PE when he was hit in the face with a stray basketball. Steven felt angry and began to scream at his friends.”
What is when the basketball hit him in the face
How many people does a level 1 (small) problem impact?
What is 1 to 2 people
What is the difference between safe and unsafe behavior?
What is safe behavior is when you have hands to yourself and are not potentially hurting yourself or someone else. Unsafe behavior may hurt yourself or others.
What is the NSE mascot?
What is the wildcat
What is a coping strategy?
What is a tool you use to help regulate your emotions, behaviors and body. Examples will be accepted if clear understanding is provided i.e. you are upset and take 10 deep breaths to calm down before responding.
Identify the reaction in this scenario
“Steven was in PE when he was hit in the face with a stray basketball. Steven felt angry and began to scream at his friends.”
What is Steven screamed in his friends face
Describe a scenario that is a level 3 -4 problem
Answer must be school appropriate, must be realistic and must be taken seriously and will be determined by the social worker
A person you don't know is standing outside of the fence at recess looking at the playground. You think they have an ID badge on but you can't tell. You go over to ask the person who they are and if they need help.
What is unsafe. You should never talk to anyone that you do not know who they are. You should tell the adult at recess about the person and trust them to investigate the situation.
Who is the principal at NSE
Who is Mrs. Johnson
Describe an example of a calming strategy.
What is taking a mindful moment, playing with sand/putty/play doh, drawing, using a fidget, talking to a preferred adult etc.
Identify the expected behaviors in this scenario
“ Molly is reading quietly in the cozy spot, James comes over and yells at her to leave it's his turn today. Molly calmly asks him to be quiet and reminds him that it is her day in the cozy spot.”
What is Molly calmly asks James to be quiet and reminder him that it was her day
What is the size of this problem:
“At recess Megan told 2 of her friends that Johnny called her ugly in music in front of 3 peers. Megan's friends went over to Johnny and told him he was mean and that they would hurt him if they did it again. Johnny went and told a teacher”
What is a size 3-4 problem. It includes 4 or more people. A threat to harm was made and an adult had to be involved to solve the problem.
What is a safe behavior to show that you are angry?
What is use your words to say "I am mad", and ask for a break or walk away from that triggered you anger.
In what grade would you be in if your teacher is Mrs. Dudek?
What is 2nd grade
When is a good time to use a strategy?
What is when you or an adult recognize that your body and brain are not ready for the situation you are in. You may be unsafe, having a bad moment, or not present for learning.
Identify the unexpected behavior in this scenario
“ Molly is reading quietly in the cozy spot, James comes over and yells at her to leave it's his turn today. Molly calmly asks him to be quiet and reminds him that it is her day in the cozy spot.”
What is James yelled at Molly to leave the cozy spot because it was his turn
What is an appropriate reaction for this size 5 problem:
The fire alarm goes off because there is a fire in the school cafeteria
What is stop and listen to your teacher. Quietly line up and follow the route to exit the building quietly and safely. Wait for the fire department to arrive and announce the all clear.
Safe of Unsafe? A peer at recess calls your friend a name and shoves them to the ground. You go and tell an adult and they come over and separate your friend and the peer.
What is safe. You did not react with physical aggression or inappropriate words.You got an adult involved immediately helping everyone to make safe choices.
What is the of the custodian at North Sashabaw Elementary?
Who is Ms. Amy Coutelle or Mr. Tim
You are in class and you are having a hard time sitting still. You keep bouncing your legs and your body feels restless. What strategy can you use to calm yourself and get you brain ready for learning?
What is a movement break, or asking for a break in LRC. You could take a walk, go get a drink or go to the LRC classroom for a break system.
Role play with a partner telling them how you feel when they accidentally pushed you in the lunch line
Correct answer determined by Social worker
What is an appropriate reaction for this size 1-2 problem:
You are taking your math test and your pencil breaks, ripping a hole in the test. You are mad because it is a timed test and now you need to stop and ask for help
What is take a deep breath and raise your hand to ask the teacher for
What should you do if you hear someone make a threat that they are going to hurt another person in the room?
What is: Immediately tell the teacher. Do not get involved in the situation and have an adult talk to the peer.
If you went to the wildcat hallway, what is the name of a teacher you may see there?
Who Ms. Crist, Mrs. Gann, Ms. Stewart or Mrs. Peterson (any names of a para, of ancillary staff member may be accepted)
At recess Michael slips and falls in front of his peers. He feels embarrassed and runs away. Described a strategy he can use to solve this situation or regulate his body.
What is he can take a break away from his peers by going to a different location on the playground, or telling an adult that he would like to take a break. He could talk to a preferred adult about how he is feeling and come up with a positive solution