Growth Mindset
True or false: Having a network for something makes it easier to do, but we will still make mistakes.
True
Why do we have emotions?
They give us information
What does kindness mean?
Doing something for someone that makes them feel good
What are the 4 steps to problem solving?
S- say the problem
T-think of solutions
E-explore outcomes
P-pick a solution
What does the word emotion mean?
a feeling
True or false:
Making mistakes helps you build a strong network
True
What information does the emotion sadness give us?
That we care about something and that we need help
What does empathy mean?
feeling or understanding what someone else is feeling
1. They can choose one option this time and the other next
2. One kid can be kind and let their sibling choose
3. They can pick something different they both like
4. They can ask their parent to make both
5. They can let their parent choose
CHALLENGE!
Say 15 feeling words in one minute.... go!!
happy, sad, mad, lonely, scared, worried, content, excited
What can you do to build a strong network?
Practice and make mistakes
Ask for help, learn from someone who is an expert, try a new way
What are the three levels of anger?
annoyed, angry and furious
What are kind things you can do to make a new friend?
give a compliment, ask them to hang out
What does it mean to explore outcomes of different solutions?
Decide who would get what they want with that solution, figure out what would happen with that solution
How do brain builders help our brain?
They help strengthen our focus and memory
What is a network?
Pathways from different parts of your brain that connect to help you become good at something
What are the three levels of happiness?
content, happy, and excited
Do you want to talk about it? Are you okay?
What is a compromise?
A solution where both people get some of what they want
Name an act of kindness you've seen in your classroom recently
anything!
What would you do to practice?
If you weren't getting better, what could you do?
Shoot hoops every day, shoot hoops from different parts of the court
Ask someone who is a great player to help you, watch videos on basketball techniques, try holding the ball a different way
Imagine you're at home working on your homework and you can't understand the problem you're working on. You feel very frustrated. What can you do to take a break?
Find a quiet spot, take a deep breath, listen to music
How can empathy make you a better friend?
Having empathy helps you be a kind friend and show your friends they are cared for and that you support them.
Imagine that two best friends, Cynthia and Bonnie, go to recess together. Cynthia really wants to play handball, but Bonnie wants to walk the track and talk. Bonnie has been having a hard day because she misses her mom who is on a trip. What solution could they pick that would solve this problem with KINDNESS?
Cynthia chooses to do what Bonnie wants that day
Name 5 things you can do to calm down when having a strong feeling?
take a deep breath, listen to music, take a walk, drink water, talk to a friend, draw a picture, color