Conversation Skills
What is the first S in STEPS?
Space, Personal Space
What are strong feelings inside us called?
Emotions
What is two or more people who know each other and have similar interests or work together
a group
What is conflict?
When two people want different things
When two people can’t agree on something
When two people are arguing
What does it mean to filter something?
Filtering is a process where you remove an unwanted item from a wanted item
Filtering is a process where you separate two things from one another
What is the T in STEPS?
Take Turns
What are some basic emotions
Happy
Sad
Angry
Scared
What are some reasons people get into groups?
Socialize
Talk
Play games
Group work at school
Conflict is like a __________ it can go up or down.
escalator
What was our example of filter?
Separating the rocks and sticks from the water using the filter.
What is the E in STEPS?
Eye Contact
What are some clues to figure out how someone is feeling?
Look at their face, mouth eyebrows
Tone of voice
Listen to WHAT they are saying
What might be an inappropriate way to join a group?
Stand far away and wait for them to ask you
Get in the middle of their games without asking
Give an example of an "I message".
I feel ________ when you _______ I need you to __________.
What does it mean to use our social filter?
We need to catch mean & unkind words and keep them in our thinking bubble so that only kind words come out of our mouth
What is the P in STEPS?
Polite
How do you let others know how you are feeling?
Use your words
Facial expression
Tone of voice
What would be an appropriate way to join in?
Walk up and ask “Can I play with you?”
Wait until there is a break and join in the game
1. Take some deep breaths.
2. Walk away/take a break
3. Ask for help.
What does empathy mean?
Empathy is the ability to understand what someone else is feeling
Empathy is the ability to imagine yourself in a similar situation
Empathy is the ability to put yourself into someone else’s shoes
What is the second S in STEPS?
Stay on Topic
What are some complex emotions?
Confused
Embarrassed
Proud
Nervous/Anxious
Worried
Disappointed
Guilty
Lonely
Hopeful
Ashamed
Jealous
Exhausted
Shy
List at least two different roles in a group.
Leader: Keeps the group focused on a goal
Listener: Makes sure everyone’s ideas are heard
Supporter: Helps with building using the tools
Encourager: Motivates and reminds group to stay positive
What is something you can do if you caused the conflict?
Apologize and move on
How do you stand in someone else's shoes?
1. Think about what is happening to this person.
2. Imagine that the same thing were happening to you.
3. Think about how you would feel if the same thing were happening to you.
4. Think about how you would react if the same thing were happening to you.