Communications
What should you do if you want to add to a conversation but someone else is talking?
Wait for your turn and raise your hand or make eye contact to show you’d like to speak.
Word Unscramble: NITNWEEAOL
HALLOWEEN!
What’s one thing that helps a team succeed?
Cooperation and good communication.
Your friend is reading a book and doesn’t want to be disturbed. What’s the polite thing to do?
Wait until they finish or ask, “Can I talk to you later?” This respects their space.
You’re playing a Halloween game and someone cheats. What should you do?
Stay calm, don’t accuse — talk it out or get help from an adult.
Why is it important to match your tone of voice to what you’re saying?
It helps others understand your meaning — otherwise you might sound rude or sarcastic without realizing it.
🎬 Trivia: In the movie The Nightmare Before Christmas, what’s the name of the Pumpkin King?
Jack Skellington
Your teammate keeps interrupting. How can you respond respectfully?
“Can I finish my thought first, then I’ll listen to you?”
Someone is taking a long turn during a game. You want your turn. How can you handle it without upsetting them?
Be patient, wait, or politely say, “Can I have my turn next?” Shows respect and patience.
Your class is decorating pumpkins and your teammate keeps ignoring your ideas. What can you do?
Politely ask, “Can we try one of my ideas next?”
Someone gives you feedback you don’t like. What’s a respectful way to respond?
Thank them for their opinion and think about it calmly before reacting.
🧩 Logic Puzzle: You walk into a haunted house and see 10 ghosts. You scare 2 away, and 4 hide in the closet. How many can you still see?
4 ghosts! (10 – 2 – 4 hiding = 4 visible 👻)
Why is it important for every group member to have a role?
It helps everyone feel valued and keeps the work balanced.
Why is it important to respect someone’s personal space even if you’re just joking around?
Because it keeps others feeling safe and comfortable — jokes don’t feel funny when someone feels uncomfortable.
You and your friend both want to wear the same costume. What’s a fair way to handle it?
Talk it out and maybe compromise — twins costume, or maybe both choose something different.
How can your body language and facial expressions change how people interpret your words?
They can make your message seem friendly, bored, upset, or sarcastic — even if your words are polite.
In the movie Hocus Pocus, what are the names of the three witches?
Winifred, Mary, and Sarah Sanderson
How can you handle it if your idea isn’t chosen by the group?
Be flexible and support the group decision — teamwork is more important than being right.
A friend tells you something personal and asks you not to share. Later, someone asks you about it. What do you do?
Keep it private — tell them it’s not your business to share. That shows trustworthiness.
Someone makes a joke that hurts another classmate’s feelings, but says “It was just a joke.” How can you respond?
“It might be funny to you, but it still hurt their feelings.”
You and a friend are texting and they misunderstand your message. What could you do to fix the confusion?
Clarify your tone in person or with a calm message, like, “Sorry, I meant that as a joke — not to be rude.”
Unscramble this spooky word:“TEMSOR”
MONSTER
Your group is falling apart because two people are arguing. What could you do to help solve the problem?
Suggest a break, encourage calm discussion, or ask a teacher/leader to mediate if needed.
You notice your friend has been quiet and not hanging out with your group. What’s a good way to check in without crossing boundaries?
Ask kindly and privately, “Hey, I noticed you’ve been quiet lately. Is everything okay?” — but accept if they don’t want to talk.
You’re working on a group Halloween project. Two classmates start teasing another student. What’s the right thing to do?
Speak up or get an adult — ignoring it lets the teasing continue. Stand up kindly but firmly.