Being Flexible
Give one example of how you would need to be flexible when going to a new restaurant.
Tolerating different food, different seats and tables, etc.
How might your friend feel about her birthday party being canceled? Name two things you can do to help.
Disappointed, sad, frustrated. Plan a nice surprise, cheer her up with some jokes, etc.
You have to do your homework, but forgot when the assignment was due. What can you do? Is this a big problem or a small problem.
Ask a classmate, check the class website, etc.
Small problem
Name two situations in which you might feel embarrassed.
Any appropriate answer!
What does it mean when someone says, "I'm in the same boat"?
What are three ways that you can be flexible when hanging out with a friend?
Let your friend go first when playing games, talk about things they like, let them pick what game to play, go to their house instead of staying at yours, etc.
Your friend left her favorite Avengers comic book on the airplane. Tell two emotions she may feel and two ways she can solve this problem
Sad, upset, or angry. Contact the airline, ask for another one for her birthday, save up money, move on, etc.
You didn't so hot on your math test. What are two ways you can do better next time?
Study harder/longer, practice with a family member, double check your work before turning in the test.
Name three words that can mean angry
Mad, furious, frustrated, irritated, fuming
What does it mean when someone says it is "raining cats and dogs"?
It means it is raining really hard outside.
Name a reason why you need to be flexible.
It helps us be in the moment, helps our friendships and relationships, helps us have fun!
Your mom's birthday is coming up. Usually your dad handles the gift, but he asked you to take care of it. What would she like?
Anything from you. :)
You always sleep through your alarm and miss the bus, so your mom has to drive you to school every day. This is starting to upset her. What can you do?
Set multiple alarms, change the volume, change the sound, ask her to wake you up, etc.
Name three things you can do to calm down when you are angry.
Any acceptable answer.
What does it mean when someone says to "break a leg" before going on stage?
It means good luck!
You received a brand new video game from Amazon and you cannot wait to play it. You set up the Wii and your friend asks you to be Player 1. But…YOU are ALWAYS Player 1. Which of the following shows that you are being flexible?
Let him be player 1 because it doesn't matter!
Your friend's grandpa passed away yesterday. What do you think he is feeling? Since you won't see him at school, how can you comfort him?
Sad, angry, or upset. Write a text, give him a call, mail a card.
Kylie's dog ran away. Name three things she could do to try to find him.
Walk around the neighborhood with an adult/family member, ask neighbors if they have seen him, or put up flyers
Name three words that can mean sad.
Depressed, unhappy, upset, gloomy, bummed
What does it mean when someone "spills the beans"?
They tell the truth, tell the whole story, etc.
What should you do if you don't want to be flexible?
Nicely self-advocate, tolerate it anyways, etc.
Name two ways in which you can tell that someone is feeling mad.
Arms crossed, mouth pulled downwards, red face, stomping feet, clenched fist, screaming/yelling.
You are walking home from school and a random guy asks you to help him find his dog. He has offered you a reward if you help. What are two things you should do?
Say no and walk away quickly, tell your parent/guardian when you get home.
Name two situations in which you might feel uncomfortable.
Any acceptable answer.
What does it mean to "give someone the cold shoulder"?
Ignore them.