Am I being an Active Listener?
When I am turned towards the speaker.
Yes.
Talk about a time when you were an active listener today.
You can't play with us.
Okay or Not Okay to Say?
Not Okay.
Is there a better way to say this?
You and a friend want to play different things at recess. What coping strategy is the best option:
Ignore OR Compromise
Compromise
Tell about a time when you compromised with a friend.
Are we taking turns, if one person is doing all the talking?
No.
How does taking turns look?
When I am sitting on my hands or crossing my arms, I am showing self-control.
True or False
True
When I am looking at things around the room.
No.
Where should my eyes be to show that I am an active listener
You are a really good friend!
Okay or Not Okay to say
Okay
Give a compliment to someone in the room.
Someone is bullying your friend. Which solution will best resolve the situation:
Tell an adult OR Walk away
Tell an adult.
What are some other ways to solve this conflict?
Are we taking turns if we are asking questions or giving personal space?
Talk about your favorite thing about school.
When my body is in my friend's space, and my hands are all over, I am showing self-control.
True or False
False
What would self-control look like in this situation?
When I am thinking about another topic.
No.
What should I be doing?
What does that taste like? I've never had it.
Okay or Not Okay to say?
Okay.
Has there ever been a time you tried something new?
Your friend calls you a nickname that you don't like. What is the best way to solve this situation?
Ignore OR Say "stop"
Say "stop"
When we show an interest in their answer and continue the conversation/topic, are we taking turns?
Yes.
Let's practice! Start a conversation of your choosing!
When my hands are in my lap and I have a calm body, I am showing self-control.
True or False
True
How have you had a calm body today?
When I am thinking about what the speaker is saying, not just about what I want to say next.
Yes.
Tell about a time when you were really excited.
I can't believe you missed that shot at our basketball game.
Okay or Not Okay to say?
Not Okay.
Your classmate has the book that you want to read. Which coping best solves the situation?
Take the book from the classmate and walk away OR Ask to have it when they are done reading it.
Ask to have it when they are done reading it.
What are some other coping strategies I can use in this situation?
Are we taking turns when we make the conversation all about ourselves?
No.
When I am talking with a friend and I am interrupting, I am showing self-control.
True or False
False
How can I show self-control when talking with a friend?
When I ask questions to continue the conversation.
Yes.
Tell about your favorite movie.
You'll never make the team.
Okay or Not Okay?
Not Okay.
What would be a better response in this situation?
Your friend asks you to help him cheat on a test. Which is the best solution?
Compromise OR Say "no"
Say "no"
Has there ever been a time when you had to tell a friend no?
When we try to find a connection by asking questions to find things in common, are we taking turns?
Yes.
Let's Practice. Try to find something you have in common with someone else in the room
When I am upset and use a coping strategy, I am showing self-control.
True or False
What are some different coping strategies that we can use when we are upset?