Conversation Starters
This is something you can say at recess when you notice someone is wearing the same backpack as you.
Some examples: Hey I have the same backpack as you. Where did you get yours?
Or Hey I have the same backpack, who got it for you?
You notice a classmate has a big piece of food in their teeth from lunch, what's a polite way you can let them know without embarrassing them?
Quietly, when not in front of other people, let them know they have something in their teeth.
Your're in a lesson when you missed what the teacher just said, how can you ask him/her to for help?
Raise your hand and ask if they can repeat what they just said or ask for clarification.
While hanging up your coat on your hook the morning in camp, your bunkmate says good morning to you. How can you make polite conversation or "small talk" to make them feel good?
Say good morning and ask them a question such as, How are you? What did you do last night?
One thing you can do if you are feeling anxious
What is deep breathing?
You're sitting at lunch with your friends, how can you start a conversation?
You can ask them a question about something you know they're interested in like sports or something that happened in class, or you can ask them about their weekend or summer plans.
It's the first day at a camp, you're nervous, how can you can talk to another camper? What can you say?
Ex. Ask them a question about themselves, such as "Is this your first time at this camp?" or "What is your favorite camp activity?"
You missed the bus and are late for school. How can you ask for help to get to school?
You can go to your parents and ask "Can you please drive me to school, I missed the bus?"
You are riding the bus on a camp trip and a boy from your bunk asks to sit in the empty seat next to you. You agree, what's a good way to start up a conversation?
Ask the person how their morning is going. Ask him if he has ever gone on that trip before.
Signs that you may be feeling stressed out
-Muscles are tight and tense
-Hard to focus
-Not sleeping well
-Moody
-Headache or upset stomach
You're waiting to get your hair cut at the barbershop and sitting next to an old man who dropped his glasses case, what is something you can say or do?
You can pick up the case and say, "Excuse me. You dropped your case. Here," and give it to him.
It is recess time and you are bored. What is something you can say to the kids in your class?
"Hey guys, does anyone want to play cards/ ball?"
You need to use a pencil in class to complete an assignment, but you can't find an available one. What do you do?
You can ask your teacher if they have one you can use.
You're in line at the supermarket and notice the person behind you is buying your favorite kind of ice cream. What is an example of small talk you can use?
"I love that flavor ice cream, this company makes great flavors."
Things you can do at school if you are feeling frustrated about something.
-Talk to someone about the situation (teacher, trusted adult, friend)
-Take a break/walk
-Take deep breaths
You're going on a walk with your father, and want to ask him a question. What can you say?
"Dad, can I ask you a question? I want to know...."
You are playing a ball game and want to invite your friend in, the other kids you're playing with don't want them to play. How do you handle it?
You can explain to the friends that it is not nice to exclude anyone from the game. You can also leave the game to play with your friend.
You are playing ball, and accidentally bounce it into your neighbor's yard, how do you get it back?
Ring the doorbell or knock on your neighbor's door to ask if you can get it back.
You're walking in your neighborhood and see a cute dog. How do you make small talk with the owner?
Start by asking if you can pet the dog. Ask what kind of dog it is. Ask the name of the dog.
Things you can do to distract yourself at home to get your mind off of a problem.
-Watch TV/movie/YouTube
-Play video games
-Listen to music
-Go for a walk/go outside
Your sister is spending too much time playing on the phone, and you want a turn. What can you say?
(Sister's name,) Can I have a turn now, since you played a long time already?
You tried out for the school play but did not get the part you wanted. What could you do?
Talk to the teacher in private and find out why you didn't get the part and if there is anything you can do differently in the future.
You are in the library looking for a specific book, but you can't find it. What can you do and say to ask for help?
Walk quietly to the librarian and say, "Excuse me, where can I find this book?"
What is "small talk" and why do we use it?
Small talk is a casual conversation, often short, and not very continuous. For example, talking with a neighbor about the weather.
Name a trusted adult you can talk to.
Who is xxxxxx?