Target Practice
How can you topic shift to a near by interesting conversation?
That reminds me of....
Cool story! I....
This is off topic but...
Holiday Break Fun
Tell me 3 things you did over winter break
Describe..
Adults Should Know....
What is something that you wish adults knew about you/or knew about being a kid in general. Why?
I wish they knew...
What do you wish adults knew about kids?
Hint:
Is there something adults do that annoys you /frustrates you?
Describe someone in the conversation being uncomfortable with a topic. Tell what you would say to shift the topic.
ex. Your friend was in a fight with their best friend and now is feeling rejected.
Check in on them say...
Apple of my eye
Who is someone you respect/admire? Tell us why.
Set the scene
I'm Awesome (Duh)
Tell us something that you like about yourself
Time for a trip..
if you could vacation anywhere that you haven't been, where would you go?
Why would shouting out over a peer in the middle of class to exert your opinion cause problems?
The person may feel disrespected. Even if you are right. May negatively impact your future relationship.
Sticker time
I hear some people in this group like Stickers. Tell me about your favorite animal and earn an animal sticker.
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2.
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If you were the principal
what would you do if you could be the principal for a day?
Proud Like a Lion
The last time I felt proud was when_________.
I wonder why..
Ask someone in the group a "why" questions about themselves to get to know them better.
What are three things you can ask yourself before interupting?
Did they ask for my opinion? Is this my conversation? Does this affect my safety or learning?
If answer is no? Let it go.
If the answer is yes? Wait, then speak respectfully.
Friends are...
Tell me 3 things you look for when meeting friends.
Animals and Me
If you were an animal, what animal would you be and why (2 reasons)?
Rapid Fire
Name Association Game:
The word is Run. Let's take turns thinking of other words that start with /R/. Each person gets 3 seconds. If you can't think of a word in 3 seconds then the other people in the group get your points.
Small Medium Big
Give me an example of a small, medium and big problem.
What are some example of my values? Values help us determine what kind of person we want to me.
Things that are important to us. Write down 3-5 core values
ex. honesty, generosity, loyalty (make friendships that shape loyalty). Decisions that make us feel proud of ourselves.
Complete the sentence:
My friends and family would say I'm____________________.
Complete the sentence
when I have a snow day and get to stay home from school, I like to_____________.
Ask us
Ask someone in the group a why Question about themselves.
Example: "Why do you think we have to wait until the age of 16 to get a drivers license?"
Lets game!
Tell me 2 things about your favovrite video game using your best articulation of /S/ and /R/.