What If...
Your friend told you they didn't want to play with you at recess. How would you feel and what should you do?
You might feel mad, sad, hurt, embarrassed, rejected, etc. You should tell a teacher, find someone else to play with, or play by yourself.
What is one thing that always makes you feel better when you are sad?
Friends, Family, video games, exercise, coloring, listening to music, etc.
When was a time that you made a bad decision? What was it?
What ended up happening?
What is one way to communicate better?
Listen, talk clearly, express feelings, apologize when needed, etc.
What is one behavior you want to change?
Yelling, getting mad easily, being mean to family members, etc.
You accidentally broke a plate in your kitchen. How would you feel and what should you do?
You might feel embarrassed, scared, sad, frustrated, etc. You should apologize, ask for help, and offer to help clean it up.
What is one time you have been hurt by someone?
Someone said something mean, someone physically hurt you, someone didn't listen to you, etc.
What is one thing you hate doing around the house?
Cleaning, making bed, dishes, showering, walking the dog, etc.
Who is one person you can talk to about anything?
Parents, grandparents, siblings, friends, teachers, counselors, etc. What makes them easy to talk to?
What is the hardest behavior to control?
Yelling, getting mad, getting sad, punching, etc.
The kid next to you in class keeps tapping his pencil on the desk while you are trying to listen to the teacher. How would you feel and what should you do?
You might feel annoyed, irritated, distracted, frustrated, etc. You should ask them nicely to stop or ask the teacher for help.
Name 3 people you can talk to when you are upset.
What do they do to help you when you are upset?
When was a time where you made a good decision?
What happened after you made that decision?
What is the key to communication?
Listening!
What is the behavior that should be used at home?
Respect, Listening, Chores, helping, etc.
A teacher yelled at you for talking in class. How would you feel and what should you do?
You might feel sad, hurt, upset, scared, embarrassed, annoyed, etc. You should apologize, say you won't do it again, or ask your friends not to talk to you during class.
Where do you feel safe and why?
Home, school, friend's house, cousin's house, backyard, etc.
What is one thing you should do before making a decision?
Think before you speak, think about the consequences, think about what is right vs wrong, etc.
Who is one person who is hard to talk to about things?
Parents, grandparents, teachers, friends, etc. What makes them hard to talk to?
What is the behavior that should be used at school?
Listening, doing homework, paying attention, etc.
You wanted to wear your favorite shirt to school but you can't find it in your room. Your family is yelling at you to hurry up or you'll be late for school. How would you feel and what should you do?
You might feel angry, annoyed, overwhelmed, frustrated, worried, etc. You should explain that you are looking for your shirt and ask for help or find a different shirt to wear today.
What does self care mean?
Ways to take care of yourself! You can take care of yourself physically, mentally, and socially.
What is one way to solve conflict?
Talk it out calmly, think rationally, apologize, ask for help etc.
What is the easiest thing to talk to other people about? What is the hardest?
Feelings, School, Family, grades, arguments, etc.
What are 3 positive things about yourself?
Funny, athletic, artistic, creative, nice, friendly, helpful, smart, kind, etc.