True or False?
True or False: Making eye contact is always required to show that you are listening to someone.
False! We should look toward people, but do not always have to look them in the eyes.
You were offered a new job! Create an "I am" statement to help you feel less nervous about your first day.
I am a learner.
I am smart.
I am ready for this new chapter.
After studying all night, the math test was a piece of cake!
What does a "piece of cake" mean?
The math test was easy!
You received your order at McDonald's. They forgot your french fries!
Should you leave or speak with a worker?
Inform a worker they forgot your fries and ask if they can give you some!
True or False: It is okay to take a break from a conversation if you are feeling overwhelmed, as long as you communicate that to the other person.
Yes! As long as we tell the person we need to take a break, it is always okay!
True or False: If someone is standing very close to you and it makes you uncomfortable, you can politely step back to create more space.
True! You can take a step back to feel more comfortable.
You fail your math test. Create an "I am" statement to feel better about this.
I am smart.
I am ready to study harder.
I am learning!
Alright, it’s time to wrap things up and submit your work.
What does it mean to "wrap things up"?
It means to finish what you are doing!
You are buying snack at the gas station. You go to pay, but you left your wallet in the car!
Should you get your wallet or forget about the snack?
Tell the cashier you left your wallet in the car and will be right back!
You have been working on a difficult math problem for a long time, and your brain feels overloaded.
Keep working or take a break?
Take a break and come back to the math problem in a little bit!
True or False: If a friend does not respond to a message right away, it means they are upset with you.
False. They might be busy and will respond later.
You are nervous to meet 1:1 with your teacher. Create an "I am" statement to feel less nervous!
I am a hard working student.
I am kind.
I am open to feedback.
You’re worried about your test next week, but your friend says, “Don’t sweat it—you always do fine on tests."
What does "don't sweat it" mean?
It means don't stress about it! You got this!
Your mom asks you to get her a soda in the gas station. You can't find her soda anywhere.
Should you tell mom you couldn't find it or ask a worker?
Ask a worker where the soda is!
A teacher unexpectedly changes today's schedule, and you feel frustrated by the sudden change.
Skip class because you're frustrated or take a break to calm down?
Take a break for a moment, try to get through today's schedule the best you can.
Remember: you can always ask for a break!
True or False: It is okay to ask for help if you are unsure how to handle a social situation.
True! Adults are here to help you in tricky situations!
You got an A on a really hard assignment! Create and "I am" statement to share how you feel.
I am smart!
I am awesome!
I am unstoppable!
I didn't do any school work today because I was feeling under the weather.
What does feeling "under the weather" mean?
It means you are not feeling good / you are sick!
You went to the grocery store with your aunt. You got distracted in the chip isle and now you lost your aunt!
Should you go to the car without your aunt or call/text her?
Call or text your aunt to see where she is.
Ask a worker for help finding your aunt.
You’ve been sitting in class for a long time, and your body feels restless or uncomfortable.
Take a movement break or push yourself to sit for even longer?
Take a movement break! Move around your room, stretch, etc.
True or False: A person’s body language and facial expressions can give clues about how they are feeling.
True! We can tell how somebody feels by watching their body movements and facial expressions.
You are just having a bad day. Create an "I am" statement to try to feel better.
I am loved.
I am friendly.
I am welcoming.
I want to buy the new Xbox but it costs and arm and a leg!
What does it mean to "cost an arm and a leg"?
It means it is very expensive!
You are eating breakfast at a restaurant. You tell your waitress you are allergic to eggs and ask for no eggs with your meal. When your food arrives, there are eggs on your plate.
Should you eat around the eggs or tell the waitress?
Tell the waitress you are allergic to eggs and ask for a new plate of food without them!
You’ve had a long day of school and feel mentally drained, making it hard to focus on what people are saying.
Push yourself to listen to others or take some time to relax?
Take some time by yourself to relax so you can focus again later!