Self-Awareness
What is one personal strength you have?
Various Answers
What is empathy?
Understanding or trying to understand another person's feelings and perspective
What room does a ghost avoid?
A Living Room!
What is one example of a responsible choice at school?
Being prepared, following safety rules, completing your work, or treating others respectfully.
Garlic
Name two emotions you might feel before giving a presentation in class.
Anxious, nervous, confident, worried, excited.
What is one way to include someone who is sitting alone?
Various answers- Invite them to join your group, sit with them, or start a friendly conversation
Name 3 Halloween Creatures
Various answers- Vampires, Ghosts, Werewolves, Goblins, Witches, Zombies, etc.
What should you do before making a big decision?
Pause, consider your options, and think about possible consequences.
What is the name of the friendly ghost who wears a white sheet?
Casper!
Why is it important to recognize your emotions before reacting to a situation?
It helps you understand what you are feeling, avoid impulsive reactions, and choose a more helpful response.
What does it mean to see a situation from someone else's perspective?
Trying to understand how another person might think, feel, or experience the situation.
DAILY DOUBLE
What is Ms. Franco's favorite chocolate candy?
Kit Kats or Reese's
Your friends want you to skip class. What should you consider before deciding?
School rules, possible consequences, your goals, and whether the choice aligns with your values.
What would you do if you were lost in a haunted maze with your best friend? Walk me through the steps of how you would get out.
Various answers.
What does self-advocacy mean?
Recognizing what you need and speaking up to ask for it. It means using clear, respectful language so others understand how to support you.
You hear classmates spreading a rumor about another student. How can you respond responsibly?
Don't spread the rumor, avoid participating, support the student, report on StopIt, and tell a trusted adult if the situation becomes bullying or threatens someone's safety.
In the movie "Coco", what holiday and cultural tradition is central to the story?
Dia de Los Muertos
Your friends create a group chat to make fun of another student. They ask you to join. What are two responsible choices you could make?
Refuse to participate, avoid sharing the messages, support the targeted student, or report ongoing bullying to a trusted adult.
A friend accidentally ruins your Halloween decoration. How can you express your feelings without making the conflict worse?
What does growth mindset mean? Can you provide an example?
A growth mindset means seeing abilities as something that can develop over time with effort, practice, and support. Challenges become opportunities to learn rather than proof of failure.
Example: Instead of saying "I am not good at this, I should just quit"
Say: "I haven't mastered this yet, but if I keep practicing and trying different strategies, I will get better."
You notice a friend becoming quiet during a group conversation. How can you check in without putting them on the spot?
Ask privately if they are okay, invite them to share if they want, or simply let them know you are available to listen.
Before pumpkins became popular in American Halloween traditions, what root vegetable was commonly carved in Ireland?
Turnips
You have two assignments due on the same day and feel overwhelmed. How can you make a responsible decision about what to do first?
Check deadlines and how long each assignment will take, prioritize, make a schedule, and ask for help if needed.
Which country celebrated Halloween first?
Ireland