Reading Body Language
What does it mean to "read body language?"
when we WATCH the faces or body movements that other people make to try and understand how they are feeling
Do we want to have a BIG reaction to a small problem, or should they be equal?
Equal!
What is self-control?
to control your thoughts, actions, and impulses to choose your actions and reactions.
This causes "good" thoughts?
Expected Behaviors
What is Ms. Fortin's Favorite Number?
45
6
22
6
What are some things you can watch someone else do to "read their body language?"
Smiles (happy) or Frowns (sad)
Big eyes (surprised) or Crumpled eyebrows (confused)
small - you can fix it yourself
Why is self-control important ?
see student response.
(manage our emotions)(utilize coping skills)
Doing what you are supposed to do
Expected Behaviors
What is Ms. Fortin's favorite Color ?
Green
Blue
Purple
Purple
What can "reading someone's body language" tell us about a person?
what they are feeling
what they are thinking
what they want!
If you can fix a problem all by yourself without asking for help, would it be a BIG, medium, or small problem?
Small!
What does it mean to "stop and think" when using self-control?
(HINT) think of the stop sign!
You stop yourself in the moment to think about the choice(s) you want to make.
This causes "bad" or "uncomfortable" thoughts.
Unexpected
What is Ms. Fortin's Favorite Pizza?
Cheese Pizza
Everything Pizza
BBQ Chicken Pizza
BBQ Chicken Pizza
If your friend in class gets back his test and has big eyes when he sees his grade...then closes his eyes and puts his head down on his desk, how do you think he might be feeling? What do you think happened?
Big eyes usually tells us that someone is SURPRISED. His grade may have surprised him & since he put his head down on his desk... he might be sad or disappointed in the bad grade he got.
Someone you know at school is getting bullied by another classmate. Is this a BIG or small problem?
BIG - you need help from an adult for that
What are some responsibilities someone could have at school or at home?
School:Keeping your assignment notebook updated, Turn in homework, come prepared to school, etc.
Home:Cleaning room, take out garbage, help with dinner, fold clothing, etc.
Not doing the right thing
unexpected
What is Ms. Fortin's Favorite movies?
Marvel Movies Or Disney Movies
Marvel Movies
Your friend has headphones in and is working on writing an essay quietly with the rest of the class. You really want to ask her about how her weekend was. Is this a good time to ask?
No! She clearly is trying to get work done and does not want to be interrupted. Wait to ask her during free time or at lunch :)
You forgot your project at home that was due today. Do you think that this is a BIG, medium, or small problem?
Medium! - you can't fix it by yourself and need a little bit of help BUT no one is in danger
What is ONE of the three types of self control?
Controlling your movements, your emotions, or your impulses
Tell me something that Mrs. O expects you to do in her class.
All answers for expected behaviors
What is Ms. Fortin's favorite place she would like to travel?
Arizona
Australia
Italy
Italy