Problem Solving
You are doing a group project. The other kids in the group are goofing around. What is something you can do?
Answers may vary... Some options are: Ask them to help, provide detail jobs for each person, do what part of the project is your responsiblity.
Boom learning cards "What could they say" 1st card
Hi how can I help you; how many in your party; etc.
A kid in your class says "How much does your dad make???" Is that Rude, mean, or is this kid being a Bully?
Rude
You are doing your homework and you don't understand a question. How can you advocate for yourself?
Ask your parents for help; e-mail your teacher; skip that question and talk to your teacher in the morning; other appropriate answers accepted
This drive was going to be a long one. Mr. Tim usually traveled all over the state but this week he had to drive from New York to Florida. He filled up his vehicle with gas before starting the long drive and bought a giant coffee. After he turned on some music and started on his trip. He had to deliver these boxes in 2 days. What does Mr. Tim do for a job?
Truck driver, deliver driver.
You are taking a test when you realize one of your classmates is trying to look at your answers. What can you do?
Boom learning "what could they say card 2
shhh; please be quiet; etc.
Every day Michael bumps hard into Jacob. Jacob is nervous to walk by Michael. Is Michael being rude, mean, or a bully?
Bully
The teacher gave you directions and you didn't hear or remember all the steps in the direction. What can you ask the teacher?
Repeat the directions
Michael put on his navy blue uniform. He put on his belt with all of his weapons. Then he got into his car and started listening to the radio. Finally a dispatcher came on the radio and said there was a 911 call for an accident on state road. Michael put on his sirens and drove quickly to the accident. What is Michael's job?
Police Officer
It is time to turn in your homework assignment but when the teacher comes to collect yours you realize you forgot it at home. What can you do.
boom learning "what could they say" card 3:
It looks ready... Is it ready? Ohh that is hot!; Yum!!! etc.
A girl in your class said your hair looked ugly. Is that Rude, Mean, or being a bully
Mean.
You are feeling a little nervous in class. What can you do or say to your teacher?
Get a fidget toy, ask to take a walk, take some deep breaths.
Tara had gone to school for many years. Now she finally had her dream job. She put on her scrubs, white coat, and grabbed her stethescope. She drove to the hospital and started reading charts. After she prepared for the day she began to visit the patients. What does Tara do for a job?
She is a doctor
You are a restaurant with your family when the food arrives. They gave you the wrong food. What do you do?
Tell the waitress nicely it is wrong; tell your parents it is the wrong food.
What are they thinking card 4
this flower smells good... pretty
Olivia asks Maggie why she always wears the same two outfits. Is this Rude, mean, or a bully
Rude
When doing an assignment in class, you don't fully understand the directions. What can you do?
Ask the teacher for help, or to clarify the directions
Cora got ready for work. Then she drove to her job, put on an apron and started her job. It was the weekend so her work was busy. She had 15 tables. She was delivering drinks, food, and desserts all night. Even though she was exhausted at the end of the night she was happy because she made a lot of money in tips. What does Cora do for a job?
You lend your friend $10 and she promises that she will pay you back Monday. However, Monday comes and goes and she never paid you. What can you do?
remind her of the money; give her one more day and then say something; other appropriate answers will be accepted
What are they thinking card 5:
man: What is wrong with this; did I start it right; what is going on with this thing.
Woman: Press that button; oo this baby is kicking
Sarah sends harrassing DMs to Tommy every day on social media. Is this Rude, mean, or bullying
Bullying
If you are talking with some kids about your favorite subject, and your friends all start looking away, fidgeting, looking at the clock, or stop talking. What are they thinking and what can you do?
They are probably not interested in the topic; or you are talking too much. You can pause and let somebody else talk or change the subject
He is a plumber.