Expected/Unexpected
You need to use the restroom, but your teacher says, "We're almost done. Can you wait until the next break." You decide not to listen and go to the restroom anyways.
What is unexpected
You keep forgetting when you work. What can you do?
Write it down. Put your schedule on a calendar.
Your friend accidentally spilled their milk, what can you do to help them?
Help them clean it up. Go get the napkins.
My milk is rotten. Is this a big deal or little deal? What should I do?
What is little deal. Throw it out.
If you are at home:
At school:
I cannot find my cell phone! How do I feel?
What is sad or worried, frustrated, annoyed.
If you are angry, you can ask your teacher for a break.
What is expected
The line to get in the store is long. What can you do?
Wait in line or come back later.
You want to go to Dairy Queen at lunch. You asked a friend from class if they want to go with you, but they said no. What could you do?
Ask someone else or go by yourself.
You forgot your hat in the lunchroom. Big Deal or Little Deal?
What is little deal?
Jake's class is going out in the community and he forgot his lunch money at home! How does he feel? What could he do?
He could be upset, frustrated or disappointed.
He could get a lunch from school.
Talking to a friend during a guest speaker.
What is unexpected.
During breaktime in class, you see someone being bullied.
Tell the bully to stop and if that doesn't work, ask the teacher for help.
You want to hang out with someone, but they say, "NO!"
Ask someone else.
Someone is being mean to me and I do not know what to do...
What is big deal. Bonus Fist Bump: What should you say or do?
I missed the bus and I'll be late for work!! How do I feel?
What is worried. Nervous. Sweaty.
Refusing to do work because you don't want to do it.
Unexpected
Bonus points for whole group for what you can do to fix the situation.
You don't understand what the teacher is talking about.
Ask the teacher. You could say:
"I don't understand what you are talking about."
I'm confused."
Someone is calling you a nickname you don't like. What can you do?
Tell them the name you prefer.
"My name is David."
Another social event got cancelled because of COVID. How do I feel?
Disappointed, sad, frustrated
maybe relieved?
Bonus Points for whole group: What is one coping strategy that you can use.