What are examples of safe and friendly words?
Please, no thank you, can I have help, yes, thank you, etc.
Calling people names will make them like me more.
False
How might you feel if a friend invited you to play at recess?
Happy
Shy
What's the name of your school?
Correct answer gets points.
Bonus points for knowing your teacher's name
What are coping skills?
Coping skills are tools that help us when we have strong feelings. Examples are deep breathing, asking for help, taking a break, and positive self talk.
Do friends sometimes get angry with each other?
Yes! It is totally normal to feel angry about something a friend did. You can use words to let them know.
I can ask for a break when I need one.
True
How might someone feel when they are getting ready for school?
Tired/ Sleepy
Excited/ Happy
Name three school rules at your school.
Some ideas:
be respectful, follow directions, raise your hand, keep your hands to yourself, use kind words, (what others did we miss?)
Name one thing that helps you when you are nervous or worried.
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Name one way to know if someone is trying to be friendly.
Some ideas:
They invite you to play.
They talk to you in a friendly way.
They share something with you.
It is normal to feel frustrated when school work seems hard.
True. Most people feel a little frustration when they are learning something new. A little frustration makes us work harder and a lot of frustration can make us shut down or act up.
Sad/ Upset
What’s one thing you want to do at school this year?
Any answer gets points!
Imagine that the work is super frustrating today, name one way to cope with your feelings.
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Who can help at school if friends have an argument?
Teacher
Counselor
I felt both happy and nervous about starting school.
Any answer gets points. You know how you feel!
What can I do when I get upset at school?
Ask for help
Ask for a break
Take deep breaths
What did we miss?
What is your favorite thing about school?
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You are tired and do not want to get ready for school. What coping skills can you use to help yourself?
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True of false? I can tell my friends I am happy to see them
True!!! You can share your happiness with your friends with words.
Name one piece of evidence that your teachers want to help you do well.
Any answer gets points.
When you don't understand the instructions at school, how might you feel?
Confused
How do you feel at the end of a school day?
Any answer gets points! You know how you feel better than anyone else.
Name a coping skill and show it to the group.
any