Calming Down/Bonus
Give one example of positive self-talk
I can do this! I am awesome! (other answers might apply here!)
Name the first problem solving step
Say the problem
When someone is being calm and respectful to ask for what they want, they are being..
Assertive
What does empathy mean?
Thinking about or understanding how other people feel
What is Miss. Mead's favorite animal?
Cat!
What day is the last day of school (for kids)?
June 24!
When we say the problem, we need to make sure we are not
Blaming others
What does it mean if someone is being passive?
quiet, looking down, not saying what they want or need
Who can you have empathy for?
Everyone!
What day is field day?
Friday, June 14
When your brain is in feeling mode instead of thinking mode it is called...
Flipping your lid
Name the "T" problem-solving step
Think of solutions
When someone is being loud and mean when communicating, they are being..
Aggressive
Compassion is __________ in action!
Empathy
What is poor mental health?
Someone feels sad or mad all of the time and there isn't always a clear reason
Name the three 2nd grade teachers
Mrs. Prizel
Mrs. Pinto
Mrs. Hart
The third problem solving step is to: Explore...
Consequences
Are bullies usually passive, aggressive, or assertive?
Aggressive
Give an example of something compassionate you can do for your teacher
What is good mental health?
When someone feels happy or okay most of the time
What group were the middle schoolers that presented to us part of?
National Junior Honor Society
The final problem solving step is
Pick the best solution
A friend stole your snack off your lunch tray and started eating it when you went to the bathroom. Give us an example of how you would assertively tell them it hurt your feelings.
Multiple answers apply here! Something like:
It really made me frustrated when you took the snack off my tray. Please don't do that again.
When you are feeling an uncomfortable feeling (nervous, sad, angry, frustrated, embarrassed), you might feel it in your body. Give an example of this
stomach hurts when nervous/anxious, legs get shaky when embarrassed, face gets hot when you are angry
Megan and Shannon