Emotional Regulation
What is one strategy you can use to calm yourself when feeling overwhelmed?
(Answer: Deep breathing, counting to ten, taking a break, or using a stress ball.)
When someone is talking to you, what should you do to show that you're listening?
(Answer: Make eye contact, nod, ask questions, respond appropriately.)
What does "using an I-statement" mean?
(Answer: Saying "I feel... when... because..." instead of blaming others.)
True or False: Everyone has the right to set personal boundaries.
(Answer: True.)
If you feel angry during a disagreement, what is one thing you can do to stay calm?
(Answer: Take deep breaths, count to ten, or take a break.)
True or False: Ignoring your emotions will make them go away.
(Answer: False. Ignoring emotions can make them stronger.)Integrity
What is an example of a good conversation starter?
(Answer: "What do you like to do for fun?" or "How was your weekend?")
Give an example of a respectful way to ask for help.
(Answer: "Excuse me, could you help me with this, please?")
If someone says "no" to you, what is the respectful thing to do?
(Answer: Accept their answer and not pressure them.)
True or False: Yelling is the best way to solve a conflict.
(Answer: False. Staying calm helps solve problems better.)
If you are feeling really frustrated, what is a healthy way to express it?
(Answer: Talk about it, write in a journal, take a walk, or do deep breathing.)
True or False: Interrupting someone while they are talking shows good social skills.
(Answer: False. It is polite to wait your turn to speak.)
What is an appropriate volume for talking in a classroom setting?
(Answer: Inside voice, quiet and respectful tone.)
What is an example of a physical boundary?
(Answer: Personal space, not touching without permission.)
What should you do if you and a friend disagree on something?
(Answer: Listen to their side, share your perspective, and find a compromise.)
What is a "calm down" strategy you can use when you are feeling anxious in class?
(Answer: Grounding techniques like 5-4-3-2-1, deep breathing, squeezing a fidget tool, asking for a break.)
If a friend is sad, what is something you can do to show support?
(Answer: Listen, ask if they want to talk, offer a kind gesture like a note or a smile.)
If someone gives you a compliment, what is a good way to respond?
(Answer: "Thank you!" or "That means a lot to me!")
What is a way to set a boundary with a friend who is being mean?
(Answer: "I don’t like when you talk to me that way. Please stop.")
What is an example of using a "win-win" approach in a conflict?
(Answer: Finding a solution where both people feel heard and respected.)candy, chips, print pictures, treat at lunch, spinny chair, inviting a peer to a break, lunch with a peer outside or in the classroom.
Name three ways you can recognize when you're starting to feel angry.
(Answer: Increased heart rate, clenching fists, feeling hot, muscle tension, sweating, crying, pacing, etc.)
How can you tell if someone is uncomfortable in a conversation?
(Answer: Avoiding eye contact, looking away, crossed arms, short answers.)
What should you do if you accidentally hurt someone’s feelings?
(Answer: Apologize sincerely, acknowledge their feelings, and ask how you can make it better.)
Why are boundaries important in friendships?
(Answer: They help people feel respected and comfortable.)True. We are not trying to punish you, but trying to keep everyone safe and our learning community clean.
What can you do if you and a friend can't resolve a conflict on your own?
(Answer: Ask a teacher, counselor, or trusted adult for help.)False: These points are separate. Dojo points can be spent in our classroom only. Watson points can be spent at market only.