Feelings
You accidentally get hit by a basketball in gym, what do you do?
It was an accident, tell them that it is okay, accident happen.
I can make friends without ever talking to anyone.
True or False
False
What can you do if your friend is feeling sad?
You can listen to them, offer support, try to cheer them up
You keep trying to do a math problem and feel frustrated because it isn't correct.
Take a break and try again, take deep breaths, raise your hand and ask for help.
It's ok to blurt out in class, "This is stupid!"
True or False
False
What might you feel if someone you are trying to talk to is ignoring you?
Sad, confused, or upset
What can you do if your friend is mad at you for something you did to them?
Apologize, say sorry
What can you do if you are feeling very energetic and having a hard time settling down at school?
Ask if you can take a break/drink of water, take deep breaths, do a mindfulness activity, 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 space bubble. There are more!
Your friend is moving away and you feel really sad. What can you do?
You can make a plan to stay in contact over the phone and plan visits.
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
People are picking on your friend at lunch because his pants are too short. What should you do?
Stand up for your friend by telling an adult, spend time with your friend.
What can you do if you are feeling sad at home?
Cry, talk to a friend, talk to your parents, snuggle with a pet, use a healthy coping skill, take a nap, etc.
What would you do if you were nervous about going to a new school?
Find out if you know anyone there, talk to an adult, use positive self-talk, and remind yourself you can do it, etc.
You are sitting on the bleachers at PE and a friend asks you to play basketball but you don't feel like playing basketball. What can you do?
You can say, no thanks, I don't really feel like playing basketball. Then you can ask them if they want to do something else that you both enjoy.
How might someone feel if they have done something wrong and they know it was wrong?
Guilt
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, ask to meet a friend outside, call a friend, play video games online with friends
A friend has said something offensive (accidentally). What can you do?
Tell them how you feel with a nice voice and explain why. Avoid yelling at them.
Somebody shoves you down in the hall and laughs. What is the best choice to make?
Tell them that's not okay, talk to the teacher, stay away from them, etc.
A peer asks you to do something you know is inappropriate during class, what do you do?
You can say no thanks or explain that you would like to focus
It is important to understand that our actions can affect other people. One way to stop a SMALL or MEDIUM problem before it turns into a BIG problem
walk away, ignore the person, talk it out
I can make a friend by talking without a break or letting the other person talk.
True or False
False
Name 3 healthy coping skills for stress.
Exercise (running, walking,), writing, drawing, listening to music, playing an instrument, going outside, be with other people, go see a movie, etc.
List 3 things you can do to make friends
Talk to people, Learn people's names, Listen to people, smile, use good manners, don't lie
Give an example of nonverbal communication.
Facial expressions, body language, tone of voice.