I-Messages
What do you start an I-message with?
"I feel ____"
What does courage mean?
Courage means doing your best even when something feels difficult.
Trying something new
Admitting when you made a mistake
Speaking in front of others
…and so much more!
Remember, there are no wrong answers when it comes to showing courage!
What is an example of conflict?
Conflict is a disagreement or problem between people.
What’s one breathing strategy you learned?
Examples: smelling the flower & blowing out the candle, square breathing (box breathing), five fingers, rainbow breath, and balloon breathing.
What is a bucket filler?
A bucket filler is someone who shows kindness, respect, or encouragement.
Fill in the blanks: “I feel ___ when ___ because ___. I would like ___.”
“I feel ___ when ___ because ___. I would like ___.”
Where can you show courage at school?
Examples can include: raising your hand in class, trying a new activity, standing up for someone, finishing a tough assignment.
Name one step to solve a conflict.
Steps: Stay calm → Identify the Problem → Share and Listen (I-message) → Brainstorm solutions → Agree and try.
Why do we use brave breaths?
Brave breaths help us calm down, think clearly, and control our emotions.
What is a bucket dumper?
A bucket dumper is someone who says or does unkind things that hurt others.
Why are I-messages more helpful than blaming?
Because they explain your feelings without blaming and help solve the problem calmly.
What was your “I will…” courage statement?
Student’s own “I will…” statement from the behavior matrix (ex: “I will try my best in reading even when it’s hard.”).
Share a way you could peacefully solve a conflict with a friend.
Example: “If my friend and I both want the same ball, I could take turns or find another game instead of fighting.”
Show how to do one type of brave breath.
Student demonstrates a breathing strategy (teacher can model if they get stuck).
Share one way you filled someone’s bucket this week. Examples:
Helping a classmate with homework or classwork
Including someone in a group project or game
Giving a genuine compliment
Standing up for a peer if they’re being left out or treated unfairly