Self-Awareness
What is one feeling you have when you are happy?
Smiling, feeling excited, or wanting to laugh.
What’s one thing you can do to calm down when you’re upset?
Take deep breaths or count to 10.
What does it mean to be kind to others?
Helping, sharing, or saying nice things.
What is one thing you like about being a good friend?
Playing together, helping each other, or having fun.
What is one good choice you can make at school?
Listening to the teacher, raising your hand, or being kind to others.
Can you name a time when you felt proud of yourself?
Students share examples, such as doing well on a test or helping someone.
Can you show us how you can take three big, slow breaths to calm down?
Students demonstrate taking deep breaths.
How do you think your friend feels when you share with them?
Happy, included, or grateful.
What should you say if you accidentally hurt someone’s feelings?
Say, "I’m sorry."
Why is it important to follow the rules?
To keep everyone safe and happy.
Stand up and show us how you feel when you’re excited!
Students act out jumping up and down, clapping, etc.
How do you feel after you finish a hard task, like cleaning up or doing your homework?
Proud, happy, or relieved.
Stand up and show us how you would help someone if they dropped their books.
Students act out picking up books or offering to help.
Can you stand up and show us how you ask a friend to play nicely if they are being too rough?
Students practice asking politely, like “Can you please be more gentle?”
Stand up and act out what you would do if you accidentally broke something at home.
Students act out telling an adult or saying they’re sorry.
Why is it important to know how we feel?
So we can understand what we need and how to handle our feelings.
Why is it good to take a break when you're feeling frustrated with something?
It helps you calm down and think more clearly.
Why is it important to think about how other people are feeling?
So we can help them and be good friends.
What’s a good way to solve a problem with a friend?
Talking about it, taking turns, or sharing.
What should you think about before making a decision?
How it will affect others and if it’s the right thing to do
What’s something you’re really good at and how does it make you feel?
Students share personal examples like drawing, sports, etc.
What’s one goal you have for yourself, and how can you work to reach it?
Students share goals, like reading more or being a good friend, and ways to work towards them.
What can you do if you see someone sitting alone at recess?
Invite them to play or sit with them.
Describe a time you helped a friend feel better when they were sad.
Students share examples like giving a hug or saying something nice.
Can you share a time when you made a choice that helped someone else?
Students provide examples like helping a friend, sharing, or being kind.