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Bullying
Equality & Fairness
Growth vs. Fixed Mindset
Empathy
SEL Fun
100

What is bullying?


  • Repeated mean behavior
  • Hurting someone on purpose
  • Using power to control someone
  • Making someone feel unsafe
  • Targeting someone again and again
  • Physical, verbal, social, or online behavior meant to cause harm
100

What does equality mean?

  • Treating people fairly
  • Respecting everyone
  • Giving people opportunities
  • Making sure everyone feels valued
  • Recognizing that everyone matters
  • Supporting inclusion
100

Which mindset says, "I can improve with practice"?

Growth Mindset 

100

What is empathy?

  • Understanding others' feelings
  • Putting yourself in someone else's shoes
  • Trying to see another person's perspective
  • Caring about how others feel
  • Recognizing emotions in others
100

Why is it important to have classes like SEL and what was your favorite lesson/activity we did in class and why? 

  • SEL helps students develop skills needed for success in school, relationships, and life.
  • It teaches students how to manage emotions, solve conflicts, and make responsible decisions.
  • SEL helps create a safe, respectful, and inclusive school community.
  • Students learn empathy, communication, and teamwork skills that are important beyond the classroom.
  • Answer depends on details. 
200

Name one type of bullying and provide an example. 

  • Physical bullying
  • Verbal bullying
  • Social bullying
  • Cyberbullying
  • Excluding others on purpose
  • Spreading rumors
  • Threatening someone
  • Teasing that is repeated and hurtful
200

Why is it important to include everyone?


  • Everyone deserves to belong
  • It builds community
  • It strengthens friendships
  • People feel respected
  • Different perspectives help us learn
  • It creates a welcoming environment
  • It reduces loneliness
  • It helps everyone participate 
200

Complete the sentence: "I can't do this _____."

  • Yet
  • Right now
  • At the moment
  • But I can keep trying
200

What clues can help you understand how someone feels?

  • Facial expressions
  • Body language
  • Tone of voice
  • Actions
  • Words they use
  • Energy level
  • Eye contact
  • Behavior changes 
200

What was your favorite journal prompt to write about this year and why? 

-Answer depends on details. 

300

If you see bullying happening, what is a safe thing you can do?

  • Tell a trusted adult
  • Support the person being bullied
  • Include the person in your group
  • Walk away and get help
  • Speak up respectfully if safe
  • Report it online if it happens digitally
  • Check in with the person afterward
  • Refuse to join in
300

What is a stereotype?


  • An unfair assumption
  • Judging someone before knowing them
  • Believing all people in a group are the same
  • Making conclusions without facts
  • Ignoring individual differences
  • A belief that may not be true
300

What can mistakes teach us?

  • New strategies
  • What to improve
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Resilience
  • Patience
  • How to learn from feedback
  • What works and what doesn't
  • Ways to grow
300

A classmate seems upset after lunch. What are some empathetic responses?

  • Ask if they are okay
  • Listen without interrupting
  • Invite them to join you
  • Offer support
  • Respect their feelings
  • Encourage them to talk to a trusted adult
  • Show kindness
  • Give them space if needed
300

What was your favorite lesson in SEL this year and why ? What was one new thing you learned this year?

-Answer depends on details. 

400

A student says, "I was only joking," after repeatedly making comments that hurt another student's feelings. Does the intention matter more, or does the impact matter more? Explain.

  • Impact matters because the person was hurt
  • Good intentions do not erase harm
  • People should pay attention to how their actions affect others
  • Apologizing and changing behavior is important
  • Listening to the affected person's perspective helps
400

Two students are taking the same test. One student receives extra time because of a learning need. Another student says, "That's unfair because I didn't get extra time." How would you explain the difference between equality and fairness?

  • Equality means everyone gets the same thing
  • Fairness means people get what they need
  • Different supports help students succeed
  • Extra time helps remove barriers
  • Fair does not always mean identical
  • Everyone deserves an equal opportunity to learn
400

Two students receive their report card grades. One student earns an A but avoids challenging work because they are afraid of making mistakes. Another student earns a C but consistently takes on difficult tasks, learns from feedback, and shows significant improvement throughout the semester. Which student is demonstrating a stronger growth mindset, and what evidence supports your answer?

  • The student earning the C demonstrated a stronger growth mindset because they focused on learning and improvement.
  • The student showed perseverance when faced with challenges.
  • They used feedback to grow rather than giving up.
  • They valued effort, progress, and learning over simply earning a high grade.
400

Two students worked equally hard on a project. One receives an award, while the other does not. Both students have strong emotions about the outcome. How could you demonstrate empathy toward both students without minimizing either person's feelings?

  • Acknowledge and validate both students' emotions.
  • Understand that both students may have different but equally important feelings.
  • Listen without judgment to each student's perspective.
  • Avoid comparing their experiences or telling either student how they should feel.
  • Show support to the student who is disappointed while still being happy for the student who succeeded
400

What are all the zone colors and name two emotions in each zone?

-Blue (Sad, sick, tired, bored, moving slowly).

-Green(Happy, calm, focused, ready to learn, feeling okay).

-Yellow (Excited, frustrated, worried, silly wiggly, loss of some control). 

-Red (Angry/mad, terrified, elated, out of control, yelling/hitting).

500

A group of students creates a private group chat and repeatedly leaves one student out. No one says anything mean. Could this still be bullying? Why or why not?

  • Yes, it may be social bullying
  • Repeated exclusion can cause emotional harm
  • Bullying is not only about mean words
  • The student may feel isolated or rejected
  • The behavior creates a power imbalance
  • Context matters (was it intentional and repeated?)
  • Inclusion is an important part of a healthy community
500

What are some important ideas that support cultural equality and inclusion?

  • Respecting and valuing different cultures
  • Ensuring everyone has equal opportunities to succeed
  • Recognizing and challenging stereotypes
  • Celebrating diversity within a community
  • Learning about perspectives different from your own
  • Including all voices in discussions and decisions
  • Treating people with dignity regardless of their background
  • Understanding that equity may require different supports for different people
  • Appreciating cultural traditions, languages, and beliefs
500

When faced with a task that seems beyond your current abilities, how might a growth mindset influence the way you respond and the actions you take?

  • Break the task into smaller steps
  • Seek feedback and support
  • View mistakes as opportunities to learn
  • Focus on progress rather than immediate success
  • Believe abilities can improve with effort and practice
500

A student is acting rude and impatient during group work. Most classmates assume they are being mean. What are some reasons empathy might help you avoid jumping to conclusions?

  • We may not know what they are experiencing
  • They could be having a difficult day
  • There may be challenges at home or school
  • Empathy helps us consider other perspectives
  • Assumptions can be incorrect
  • Understanding leads to better problem-solving
  • People often have feelings we cannot see
  • We should seek understanding before judging
500

What is Ms. DeJesus ethnicity and two other scholars in your groups ethnicity? 

Example: Mexican, Dominican)

-Portuguese, Puerto Rican, and Black