Positive or Negative Response?
You are really stuck on a math problem and your teacher is pushing you to give an answer. You reply, "I just don't understand how to do it."
Positive
Noah sat at his desk drawing a cartoon while the teacher taught math.
Not being his best self.
Who is an adult you can trust?
Parents, Teachers, Firemen, Police, and freinds parents.
What does "coping skill" mean?
Can we always use them?
Daily double: must answer both questions correctly to get double points. If you get one correct you get points for only that one)
A skill, tool, or practice that is used to calm our bodies and return to the green zone.
Yes, we can access coping skills most of the time.
Sometimes we need time and space to be ready to use them.
You didn't get to go to the station you wanted in class.
Make the best for the station your at.
Your classmate told you they got mad when you didn't give them a turn. You reply, "Sorry!"
Positive
Ryan put his head down and refused to complete his work even when offered help.
Not being his best self
Is trust black or white or does it depend on recent interactions?
Trust is a part of any relationship that and can be affected by recent interactions.
For example, you normally trust an adult but they recently broke a promise. This could lead to a decrease in trust.
How long should you take a break?
1-3 minutes is usual, five minutes is acceptable if we are still escalated after 3 minutes. The goal is to be ready to work once we have settled.
The work your teacher gave you is too hard.
Try your best, ask your teacher for help afterwards.
Your teacher asked you to use kinder words with your classmate. You reply, "I didn't say anything."
Negative
You are struggling with a problem, but have already been spoken to about calling out and your teacher is helping another student.
You choose to ask a student or wait with your hand raised, rather than interrupt the teacher.
Being your best self.
How do you feel when someone breaks your trust?
Can it be repaired?
(daily double: if you get both answers correct you get double points)
Nervous, angry, annoyed, upset, confused, or frustrated.
Yes, trust can be repaired. Accepting our feelings, expressing our feelings, and keeping an open mind will help with this.
Name a coping skill for if you are feeling bored?
Take a break: options draw/color, go for a walk, work on a puzzle, independently read, practice a yoga pose, write in a journal, do something helpful in the classroom or for an adult.
You thought it was time for your break but a teacher says 5 more minutes.
Deep breaths, use calm words to request a break
Your teacher is late picking you up from PE and your class had to wait silently in the hall. You reply, "Where were you?"
Negative
You have 5 minutes left in your exploratory zoom call but you close the video before the teacher dismisses you.
Not being your best
What are some things you trust your family to do?
Feed you, get you clothes, love you, support you, keep you safe, help you get ready in the morning, listen when you are upset, etc.
Name a coping skill if you are feeling excited/hyper/silly.
Take a deep breath, get a drink of water, exercise
Your team lost in gym/class.
Congratulate other team, ask to play again, keep playing
You're really angry because you heard someone call you a mean name. You reply, "I feel so mad when you say that about me."
Positive
You have homework that you chose not to complete in the learning center, "I will do it at home." The next day you come in with it incomplete, but you complete it in LC before class time.
Being your best self!
What are some things your teacher trusts you to do?
Try and be your best self, reflect on your performance, try on your schoolwork, listen, ask for help, accept help, be respectful, read directions before asking questions, accept that we do not have all the answers but we will work to find them and get back to you, etc.
Name a coping skill that you can use if you are angry and out of control.
Take a break, go for a walk, get a drink of water, journal, etc.
You feel like you don't have any friends
Talk to your teacher, talk to Mr. Daigle, try to be nice to others, ask them to play, compliment others, ect.