Nonverbal
Friends
Idioms
Problem Solving
Riddles
100
You are watching tv with your bother. You open a bag of gummy bears, and unexpectedly sneeze. You reach into the bag and ask your brother, "Do you want some?" He responds like this.
What does this face and expression mean? What is he thinking?
No thank you!
He just sneezed on the gummy bears. I don't want his germs.
100
You planned to study for your exam today, but your friend calls you and says, "I really need to pick your brain about this problem."
What should you say/do?
talk for a little on the phone, and then study
ask if you can talk at a different time and call them back
100
Before I went up to perform, my mom said "break a leg sweetie!"
What does she mean?
she's saying good luck
she's wishing you the best
100
If you don't understand the instructions of what you are supposed to do.
What are 2 solutions to this problem?
1. Ask for help
2. Try your best to figure it out. Re-read the instructions, try to find the answer online (google)
100
I am very sticky, but hard to see when dry. I go round and round across the page until I eventually run out. If you stick with me, in one piece you will be. What am I?
Glue
200
You asked your friend to bring an extra water bottle with her, but she forgot. She makes this face.
What does it mean and what is she thinking?
sorry regretful
she's thinking "whoops. my bad."
200
Your friend is mad at you for something, but you don't think you did anything wrong. What can you do?
apologize, say sorry, listen, explain that it was not your intention to hurt their feelings
200
My classmate whispered to me that a video game is coming out on Friday. When I asked if I could tell a friend, he said, "No way! Don't let the cat out of the bag?"
What does he actually mean?
don't tell anyone else because it's a secret
200
Your friend is moving away and you feel really sad. What can you do?
You can make a plan to stay in contact over the phone and plan visits.
200
I am not a magician, but I make things disappear. I come in all shapes and sizes, but am most often found in pink. I can be a writer’s best friend. What am I?
Eraser
300
Candace has been talking about her engagement for 2 weeks now. She's super excited and flashing her ring. Her friend Sarah makes this expression.
What does that expression mean? What is she thinking?
Annoyed or jealous.
She wants Candace to stop talking about it.
300
People are making fun of your friend and you see them calling him names. What should you do?
stand up for your friend and tell an adult if needed. Talk to your friend after and make sure they're ok.
300
Your mom walks in the room and sees you playing video games. She says to you “There are groceries in the car. Can you give me a hand?”
What does she actually mean?
Go and help get the groceries out of the car
300
Someone says, "It's so great to see you again!", but you don't remember who they are.
What are 2 ways you can solve this problem?
Ask them to remind you of their name.
Just smile and say, "It's great to see you too!"
300
I am big and square. There are lots of pieces to me. I hold more information than you can imagine, but I cannot function without a little help. People like to push my buttons, which really gets me fired up. What am I?
A computer
400
Your friend is trying to tell you about a movie she recently saw. She can't remember all of the pieces, so she keeps restarting or saying "Wait! No that's not right." You make this expression.
What does this face mean? What are you thinking?
Confused. Uncertain.
Thinking, "What are you talking about?"
400
What can you do if you are stuck inside during COVID-19 and you are feeling sad and isolated from friends?
ask to video chat with friends, ask to meet a friend outside, call a friend, play video games online with friends
400
When Jeremy angrily threw his book on the floor in class, Mr. Gonzalez yelled at him and said "shape up or ship out!"
What does he mean?
Fix your attitude/behavior or leave.
400
A friend asks you to do something you know is inappropriate/wrong.
What are 2 ways you can solve this problem?
Just say "no thanks."
Give a reason of why you can't do it.
400
I am a cylinder. I am known to be empty or filled to the brim. I can be an organizer’s best friend. I can get stinky when I’m full. What am I?
a garbage can
500
In history class, you are discussing politics. Your classmate Lauren shares her opinion, and another classmate says, "That's stupid. You clearly don't know anything about politics. You should leave that to men." Lauren makes this face.
What does it mean? What is she thinking?
annoyed. irritated. bothered. upset
Thinking, "Stop talking", "That's a disgusting thing to say", "Go away", etc.
500
A friend has said something that hurts your feelings.
What are 2 solutions to this problem?
Talk to your friend and tell him/her how you feel and why.
Talk to another friend or family member to help you understand your feelings.
500
I really wanted to play video games, so I cut a few corners and rushed through my essay. When Mr. Washington read it, he scolded me and said "This is not your best. Stop cutting corners."
What does "cutting corners" mean?
To not do your best
To do something poorly
To not finish something/not complete it
500
You locked your keys in your car. What are 2 ways to solve this problem?
Call someone to get your spare set of keys.
Call a locksmith.
500
I am big like a mountain. I sleep most of the time. When I do wake up, I erupt like an angry lion. What am I?
A volcano