Perspective Taking
You're working on a group project, and your partner changes part of the poster without asking you. You get upset, raise your voice, and say, "You're ruining everything! I'm not working with you anymore!"
How might your reaction affect your ability to work together?
Your partner might feel uncomfortable or not want to share ideas anymore. It could make working together harder because you are both upset.
You accidentally knock your iPad off your desk. The screen cracks, and it won't turn on. What size is this problem? Why?
Medium + Answer
What bright object shines in the sky during the day?
Sun
Place you go to see animals
Zoo
Person who teaches at a school
Teacher
Your teacher announces that PE is canceled because the gym is being used for an assembly. You were really looking forward to PE, so you slam your notebook shut and refuse to participate in the next activity.
How could your reaction affect the rest of the class?
It might distract other students from learning, interrupt the activity, or make it harder for the teacher to continue the lesson.
You open your lunch and realize the cafeteria gave you a sandwich instead of the pizza you ordered. What size is this problem? Why?
Small + reason
What do you call a building where students go to learn?
School
Number before 1
Zero
Animal with feathers, wings, and a beak
Bird
You're playing basketball at recess. A classmate says the ball went out of bounds, but you disagree. You start yelling, "You're cheating!" and refuse to give the ball back.
How could your reaction affect whether others want to continue playing?
Other students might feel uncomfortable or frustrated and decide they don't want to play anymore. They might also hesitate to include you in future games.
During class, the fire alarm goes off. Your teacher tells everyone to leave the building immediately. How big is this problem? Why?
Small or medium + reason
Yellow vehicle that takes kids to school
Bus
Used to open or close jacket
Zipper
Something you wear around your neck when its cold outside
Scarf
Two friends are talking about a birthday party that you weren't invited to. You feel left out and say loudly, "Whatever! Your party is probably going to be boring anyway!"
How could your reaction affect your friendships?
Your friends might feel hurt or confused by your comment. It could create tension or make them less comfortable talking to you.
You're excited to tell your friend something, but they keep interrupting you before you can finish. What's a strategy you could use?
Calmly ask your friend to let you finish speaking.
Pause and wait for a chance to speak, or use a hand signal to show you have something to say.
Body part used to smell flowers
Nose
Long, green vegegtable
Zucchini
Place where you can borrow books
You're answering a question in class and accidentally give the wrong answer. A classmate giggles. You turn around and shout, "Shut up! You're so annoying!" The teacher asks you to lower your voice.
How might the classmate feel after you shout at them? How might the other students in the classroom feel?
They might feel embarrassed, hurt, scared, or confused because they were yelled at in front of others. They might feel uncomfortable, surprised, nervous, or distracted by the yelling.
You arrive at school expecting your regular teacher, but there's a substitute. You feel nervous because your usual routine might change.
Take a few deep breaths and remind yourself that it's okay for routines to change, even when it feels uncomfortable.
You could ask the substitute, "I'm used to our regular schedule. Can you tell me what we're doing today?"
Person who travels to the moon
Astronaut
Dead person that walks with its arms out
Zombie
Planet where we live
Earth