Intro to BMK
What is Bee Me Kidz here to help us learn about?
Feelings.
Being kind and respectful.
Why do we have rules in our classrooms?
True or False
All behaviours are okay to have, but not all feelings are okay to feel.
ALL FEELINGS ARE OKAY TO FEEL, but not all behaviours are okay.
What does optimism mean?
Looking at the positive side of things.
Name 2 qualities of a kind friend.
Kind, respectful, honest, listen, inclusive, funny.
True or False
We should only ever feel or express our comfortable feelings.
FALSE
ALL FEELINGS ARE OKAY TO FEEL
Give one example of respectful communication?
Calm tone of voice.
Kind words.
I-Statements.
Name 3 comfortable feelings.
Happy
Calm
Loved
Proud
accept any that would be correct
Being optimistic means you can't ever feel sad or disappointed, you should always just think about the positive.
FALSE
Being optimistic means you try and not get stuck in those sad or disappointed feelings, you feel them, acknowledge them and then try and be optimistic.
That when we say and do unkind things to others it brings them down, but when we say and do kind things it helps lift them up!
What is something we can do to help make the classroom feel safe and welcoming?
Include Others
Respect Diversity
What is missing?
We listen with our eye, ears, bodies, brains and ...
Name 3 Uncomfortable feelings.
Sad
Frustrated
Mad
Annoyed
Lonely
Accept all that would be correct.
What does perseverance mean?
Not giving up when things are hard or take a long time.
How can you tell your friend you're upset in a kind, respectful way?
Use I-Statements.
I feel sad when you don't let me play the game with you. Can you please include me next time?
Why is it important to give compliments to others?
To show kindness.
What should our brains be thinking about when there is a speaker?
Name 3 calm down strategies that can help manage your uncomfortable emotions.
1. Deep breaths
2. Positive self-talk
3. Go for a walk
Accept any answers that would be correct.
Try something new!
Remember things aren't always as they seem!
True or False
When someone tells you gossip about another person, you shouldn't go tell others what they said.
TRUE
Why is it important to compliment ourselves?
To help feel confident.
To practice positive self-talk.
What is another way you can show the speaker you are listening?
What are clues our body gives us when we are feeling Mad/Angry?
Start to feel hot, turn red, faster breathing, faster heart beats, start to cry.
Accept all that would be correct.
True or False
When things are hard and take a long time, I can take a break and then keep trying.
TRUE
Finish the sentence:
We can't be BEST FRIENDS with everyone but we can..
- Notice everyone, be friendly to everyone, make room for everyone, cheer everyone on, empathize with everyone.
Accept all that would be correct.