First Impression
What is a first impression?
the way someone feels or thinks about you when they meet you for the first time.
What is a community helper?
someone who plays an important role in making a community a better, safer, and more supportive place for everyone. They contribute to the well-being and functioning of the community by providing essential services
What is a fixed mindset?
Thinking you’re either good or bad at something and that you can’t get better, no matter what.
If a stranger sends you a message online asking for your name, what should you do?
you not respond, tell a trusted adult about the situation and maybe block the account
If you’re really good at solving puzzles, is that a strength or a weakness?
Strength
What are examples of first impression? What you can see with your eyes....
teeth, smile, eyes, the clothes they wear, hair
Name 3 examples of a community helper.
teachers, doctors, nurses, police officers, fire fighters, EMTS, postal workers, bank tellers, dentist, vet, school bus driver, construction worker
What is a growth mindset?
Believing you can get better at anything if you keep practicing, learning, and putting in the hard work to get better
Should you share your password with your best friend?
NO! Make sure you keep passwords to your self. if you write them down, make sure you keep them in a safe/secure place.
You find it hard to talk to new people. Is that a strength or a weakness
weakness
What are examples of first impressions you can think?
Can community helpers work together?
yes! Some people have what is called their interdisciplinary team. For example, doctors and nurses work together in the hospital, while firefighters, EMTs, and police officers work together out in the community when they respond to a call.
Alex says“I can’t draw, so I’ll never be good at art.”
He then crumples up his drawing and stops trying because he believes he will never improve.
What is this an example of?
Fixed Mindset. Can you explain why?
You see a pop-up that says you won a free video game and asks for your address. What should you do?
Close the pop up and do not link the link/type your address. Tell an adult
If you practice something you’re not good at, like tying your shoes, can it become a strength over time?
it can become strength with practice
Where are places that first impression may occur?
grocery store, library, mall, interviews, school, college, work, social gatherings, church
Senecio: Alex sees a person wearing a bright yellow vest holding up a stop sign to help children cross the road safely near their school.
Who is this person and what is their job?
Alex is a crossing guard, and their job is to help people cross the street safely.
Betty says “My drawing isn’t perfect, but if I keep practicing, I’ll get better.”
She then keeps drawing and even asked for tips to make her art improve. She continued to loop up videos to practice more
What kind of mindset does Betty have?
Growth Mindset. Can you explain why?
What should you do if someone online says something that makes you feel upset or unsafe?
Tell a trusted adult right away
What is one way you can use a strength, like being great at drawing, to help someone else?
You can draw pictures for someone or teach them how to draw
Why are first impressions important?
For building friendships and relationships with your peers and co-workers. Remember its important to be respectful, polite, and show interest in others when meeting new people
Jamie visits a park and notices someone planting flowers, picking up trash, and fixing a broken bench. Later, they see the same person talking to other workers about ways to make the park safer and more enjoyable.
Who might this person be, and what is their role in the community?
Jamie could be a park ranger or a maintenance worker. Their role is to take care of public spaces, ensure the environment is clean and safe, and help the community enjoy outdoor spaces.
True or False: It’s okay to feel frustrated when something is hard, but a growth mindset helps you keep trying.
True
When is it okay to meet someone in person that you’ve only talked to online?
Never without a trusted adult knowing and coming with you
Why is it okay to have weaknesses
Because everyone has them, and they give us a chance to learn and grow