Problem Solving
You forgot your lunch! What can you do so don't go hungry?
You could get lunch from the cafeteria. You could tell your teacher and plan what you'd like to have for lunch.
You don't know what the weather is tomorrow, so you're not sure what to wear to school. How can you find out?
Look up the weather on the computer, phone, etc. Check the news or ask a family member or staff member. Choose an outfit that matches the weather.
What is your favorite thing about weekends?
Synonyms are words that are close in meaning. Give me an example of a synonym.
Example: mad:angry, shy:quiet
What community helpers keep us safe?
Police officers, fire fighters, EMTs, teachers, etc.
You broke your pencil and it seems like a large problem. How can you solve it?
You could ask to sharpen the pencil or to get a new one. This isn't a big deal, it's a small sized problem.
Your work is really hard and you're overwhelmed. Should you just give up and stop trying? Explain
No, you should try your best no matter how hard the work is. You could ask your teacher for help, work together with a peer if it's allowed, or take a quick break and try again when you're feeling better.
What job/career do you wish to have after high school?
What word means the same as 12 o'clock at night
midnight
How much talking should we do in a conversation? More than our partner, less than our partner, or equal?
Equal. We want to have an even conversation where we take turns.
What would you do if you saw someone stealing from a store?
The responsible thing you could do is to tell someone working at the store. That way, they can try to solve the problem and you would have made a great decision to help without putting yourself in danger.
Coping means "how we deal with issues or problems." What are some positive ways to cope with your problems?
Listening to music, taking a movement break, talking to someone, squeezing a stress ball, using a fidget, etc.
What is the most adventurous thing that you hope to do?
Antonyms are words that are opposite in meaning. Give me an example of a antonym.
Example: mad:happy , big:small
What are some important things to remember when having a conversation?
Wait your turn, make eye contact, show the person you're listening, respect their personal space. There are more!
You see a classmate making fun of a friend. How do you handle the situation?
Bullying is not allowed and is not being a good friend or classmate. You can tell the person to stop making fun of the other student if you feel comfortable. Telling a teacher, clinician, or other trusted adult is another good idea to get help.
What is your favorite season and why?
What word means the same as 12 o'clock in the day (around lunch time).
Noon
If you could have any view outside your classroom window, what would you want it to be?
What is your favorite holiday and why?
You made brownies and a classmate says to you, "Wow those smell good. I love brownies." What do you think they mean by that? Did they ask directly or indirectly?
They are hinting that they would like a brownie. They are asking indirectly because they are making a hint, not directly asking.
If you could choose a nickname, what would you want it to be?