Idioms
Getting two things done at the same time
Kill two birds with one stone
Who are the two siblings that go on adventures together?
Toto and Gal
Emma likes: pokemon, road stampede, and ipad
Eva likes: paint, ipad, and walk around the circle
What could they talk about?
iPad
I am a toucan with three heads, who am I?
The threecan
During free time, Ava and Sam were working on a puzzle. Sam took a piece Ava was about to use. Ava felt upset, but she said, “Can I have that piece, please?” and Sam said no, that she was really excited to put that piece in.
Sam could offer Ava the next piece to put in
Ava could do her own puzzle instead
Ava could express her feelings to Sam or the teacher
Taking a nap
Take 40 winks
This green goblin has a pet stork and is constantly on the hunt for his missing crown
Gobi
Jocelyn dislikes: nightmares, mean people, and traffic
Amanda dislikes: traffic, bugs, and rain
What could they talk about?
Traffic
I’m a beautiful ostrich but instead of what, I am pink! Who am I?
Chichi
Leo was coloring with Maya when her favorite crayon broke. Maya frowned and looked upset. She started to cry.
Leo could offer her a different crayon to color with
Maya could switch to a new activity
Maya could take deep breaths or a break to calm down
Something is very expensive
Costs an arm and a leg
What game do Gal and the seagull play?
Crab checkers
Alex likes: legos, sunflowers, her dog
Dad likes: pranks, computers, and legos
What could they talk about?
Legos
Am I a crocodile? Am I an airplane? Am I both? Who am I?
Bombardino Crocodilo
Olivia brought her teddy bear for show-and-tell. When she spoke, she was nervous, and her voice was quiet. The class yelled “we can’t hear you!” Olivia ran off upset
The teacher could speak to the class and stand up for Olivia
The class could apologize to Olivia
Happens on a regular basis or without a problem
Like clockwork
This woman hangs out in the park and has a feathered friend keeping her company
Pigeon lady
Grandma likes: playing solitaire, Eva, and Emma
Jocelyn likes: playing go fish, the beach, and ice cream
What could they talk about?
Card games
I live in the petting zoo, I hop on two legs, and I have a bush on my head, who am I?
Sproutaroo
The students were planting flowers outside. Noah didn’t want to get his hands dirty. He threw a tantrum.
The teacher could offer him a different activity that isn’t messy
The teacher could give him gloves to keep his hands clean
To be humiliated
Egg on your face
Who lives deep in the sea and is made up of many different items?
The question fish
Emma likes: road stampede, pokémon, and lost in play
Giulianna likes: fortnite, roblox, and acting in plays
What could they talk about?
Video games
You can use me to write but watch out! I bite! Who am I?
Serpencil
Lila went to her friend’s birthday party. When she got there, all the seats at the craft table were taken. Lila felt a little sad and stood there confused.
Lila could speak up and ask for a chair
A friend could get Lila a seat
Lila could ask an adult what to do