Coping Practice!
Tell me 3 things you are grateful for.
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Nice! Sometimes when we think of things we are grateful for, it can help our bad mood turn around.
Your caregiver asked you to sit down and complete your homework. You want to complete your homework, but you just got home from school and feel like you might need a break.
How could you ask for a COMPROMISE in this situation?
"I know I need to do my homework, but I'm feeling like I need a break right now after such a long day at school. Could I have a break and get a snack for 30 minutes, THEN start my homework?"
How might you feel if your best friend is talking about the new video game they got and it was the game you really wanted?
Jealous, sad, disappointed...possibly happy for your friend!
A friend at school pushed you down at recess.
Is this a BIG problem or a SMALL problem?
Hint: Ask yourself, "Can I solve this problem on my own? Or do I need help?" to help you determine the size!
BIG problem -- putting hands on others is never okay. Please find a teacher or trusted adult and ask them to separate you.
A new student joined your class today. They decide to sit down next to you.
1. How do you think your new classmate is feeling today?
2. What is something you could ask them to start talking?
1. Nervous, worried -- they just started at a new school!
2. Ask them about their interests - try to find similarities!
True or False?
Taking deep breaths is a good way to calm down when feeling nervous, angry, or sad.
True!
Taking deep breaths can calm down our body and mind... and help us fall asleep!
DOUBLE POINTS if you practice taking 3 deep breaths!
Jon tells your friend Amaya that she has no friends. What advice would you give to Amaya in this situation?
You could tell Amaya that she does have friends, and to ignore what Jon is saying!
How might you feel if you wanted to go out with friends and your caregiver said you couldn't go?
Mad, angry, disappointed, sad
Maria said you can't have a turn on the swing because she is using it right now. Is this a big problem, or a small problem?
Hint: Ask yourself, "Can I solve this problem on my own? Or do I need help?" to help you determine the size!
Small Problem -- Maria was using the swing first. You can wait until she is done, until another swing becomes available, or find something else to do in the meantime.
Someone gives you a compliment! How should you respond?
Smile, and say "Thank you!"
Identify:
5 Things you can see!
4 things you can feel!
3 Things you can Hear!
2 Things you enjoy the taste of!
1 Thing you like the smell of!
Great Job!
True or False:
We should see if there is a way to solve a problem before we ask for help.
True! Sometimes, we are able to solve small or medium problems on our own without others getting involved.
True or False:
What you do with your face and body can indicate whether you’re showing interest in what someone else is saying.
**SURPRISE QUESTION!**DOUBLE POINTS!!***
TRUE! Our body language and facial expression can communicate our interest with others.
A classmate accidentally ran into when playing tag. They apologized and shared it was an accident. You fell down, but aren't hurt and got right back up.
Is this a big problem, or a small problem?
Hint: Ask yourself, "Can I solve this problem on my own? Or do I need help?" to help you determine the size!
Small problem -- if you aren't hurt and it was clearly an accident, there is no need to seek help for this.
Give an example of a way you can tell that someone is annoyed by what you are doing.
1. They ask you to stop.
2. They give you a "look".
What could you do if you were feeling sad at home?
Talk to a family member, snuggle a blanket, hug your cat, draw your feelings!
You lost the soccer game and gym class and are feeling pretty bummed. You really wanted to win. Someone from the opposing team comes up to you to say "good game".
How would a good sportsman respond, even though they lost?
A good sportsman would say "good game" to you as well! Even though we're feeling sad, it can be helpful to remind ourselves that it was just a game, and games are supposed to be fun!
How would you feel if you got an A++ on your reading test?
Happy, proud, accomplished, thrilled
A classmate keeps talking in class. You've asked them to quiet down twice, and they still haven't.
Is this a big problem, or a small problem?
Hint: Ask yourself, "Could I solve this problem on my own? Or do I need help?" to help you determine the size!
This one is hard, because you tried to solve the problem and it still didn't work. What might be a good next step?
You are REALLY excited to get an ice cream cone after school. You arrive at the ice cream stand, but the line is REALLY long. What could you do?
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Wait in line, practice patience, and maybe play the Disney guessing game to help the time pass while you wait!
OR
Ask your family if you'd be able to come back later when the line if shorter.
You are working on some hard math homework. Tell me 3 positive phrases you could tell yourself to help keep pushing before giving up!
Examples:
1. C'mon, you've got this!
2. You've done this before and you can do it again!
3. One more problem, and then we can take a break!
Tell me about a time you were faced with a problem with someone else, and solved it on your own!
Points for giving your own example!
Jessa really wants Liz to play a game with her. Liz wants to read today. How might Jessa feel?
Upset, frustrated, sad, etc.
You accidentally got on the wrong bus to get home. You feel nervous to tell the bus driver.
Is this a big problem, or a small problem?
Hint: Ask yourself, "Can I solve this problem on my own? Or do I need help?" to help you determine the size!
You need help with this one, so this is a BIG problem! Even though you might feel nervous, kids get on the wrong bus a lot at school. You'd want to let the bus driver know so they can help out.
You're assignment is pretty easy and you finished it quickly. Should you tell everyone at your table how easy it was?
Why or Why not?
We could probably keep this to ourself.
This assignment might not be easy for everyone -- we all learn at different phases, and someone might feel ashamed if it was not as easy for them.