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.
What might you feel if someone is ignoring you?
Sad, mad, angry, upset, etc.
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.
How might you feel if your best friend is talking about the new video game they got and it was the game you really wanted?
Jealous
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?
Tell someone working at the store
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.
How might you feel meeting someone new for the first time?
Nervous, scared, excited, etc.
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?
You can tell the person to stop making fun of the other student if you feel comfortable. Telling a teacher or other trusted adult is another good idea to get help.
What can you do if you are feeing hyper and having a hard time settling down at school?
Go for a walk, take a break, play with a fidget, etc.
What can you do if you are stuck inside during COVID-19 and you are feeling sad and isolated from friends?
Ask to video chat with friends, play video games with friends online, spend time with your family, etc.
Your friend seems mad at you and you don't know why. What should you say to your friend?
You can ask your friend if they're upset with you or something that happened at school/home.
Somebody shoves you down at recess and laughs. How would you feel? What should you do?
Sad, upset, angry, hurt, mad, etc.
Stand up for yourself by telling them that's not okay, talk to the teacher, stay away from them, etc.
Tell them it is ok but to be more careful next time