Personal Qualities
What is the nicest compliment that you have ever received?
:)
What are examples of unhelpful ways to resolve a conflict?
Fighting, hurting someone, saying something mean or hurtful, yelling.
What should you do when you have an impulse to do something?
Stop and think before you act!
Name a feeling you would like to have less of.
Any negative feeling
Name 3 ways to cope with feeling frustrated.
Take a break, walk away, take some deep breaths, ask for help, etc.
What are the qualities that make someone a good friend?
They are kind, helpful, understanding, caring. They support you and make you feel good.
You and your brother want to watch different shows but only have one TV. What should you do?
Take turns, compromise on a show that you both like.
In 60 seconds, name 6 animals that live in the forest.
Elephants, tigers, bears, leopards, coyotes, monkeys, etc.
How would you feel if you called out in class and got the answer wrong?
Frustrated, embarrassed.
Who can you ask for help when you are feeling frustrated, angry or upset?
Name 1 thing you would like to improve about yourself.
Double points if you can name a way to help make the improvement.
Give an example of a negative way that you handled a conflict with a peer.
Double points if you can share what you could have done differently.
True or False: Horses and cows actually sleep standing up.
True!
Name 7 feelings in 60 seconds.
Great job!
Give an example of a time you felt angry and how you dealt with it.
Thanks for sharing!
Name 2 qualities that you like about yourself.
Positive qualities are accepted!
Double points if you can tell us how these qualities impact your friendships.
You hear somebody say something mean about you after your team loses the game at recess. What should you do?
Walk away, ignore them, tell a teacher/adult, calmly express how their comment made you feel or ask them kindly to stop.
Say one kind thing about each member of your immediate family.
Double points if you can say a kind thing about yourself.
What does your body feel like when you are angry?
Tense, your muscles may tighten, your heart may beat fast, you might feel shaky, you may feel hot.
Name 2 mindful strategies that can help to calm you down.
Deep breathing, stretching, yoga, using your senses.
Double points if you can show us how to use 1 of these skills.
Say 1 kind thing about each person in your group.
Kind answers accepted.
What is the FIRST thing you should do when you have a conflict with someone that makes you feel angry?
Calm down! Stop and take a few minutes to calm down before talking about the conflict and coming up with a resolution.
True or False: It’s impossible to sneeze with your eyes open.
True!
Give 3 examples of things that could make someone feel sad.
If they lose something they care about, if they are left out, if something unexpected happens.
How might others around us feel when we don't use helpful skills to cope with our anger?
Others may feel uncomfortable, disappointed, upset, frustrated.