Space. Personal space.
Bonus points: How far should you stand away from someone to have a conversation? (What distance?)
100
What is volume 1 like? (hint: it's the very quietest thing you do with your voice)
No Talking.
Bonus points: When should we use our Volume 1 voice?
100
What is another word for happy?
Glad. Joyful. Pleased. Delighted. Content.
Bonus points: Someone in the group make a happy face.
100
Describe what might happen to a person's face when they're angry.
Turn red. Clench jaw. Eyebrows go down. Frown.
Bonus points: Someone in the group make an angry face.
200
What is the job of your brain when listening?
Thinking about what the person is saying.
200
What does the T stand for in the STEPS to have a good conversation?
Taking Turns.
200
What is volume 2 voice like? (Hint: you would use Volume 2 voice in a library)
Whispering.
200
What is another word for sad?
Unhappy. Blue. Depressed. Bummed out.
Bonus points: Describe a situation that would be sad or make you sad.
200
Name at least 2 inappropriate reactions to being angry.
Shouting. Hitting or kicking. Using swear words. Biting. Pulling someone's hair. Throwing things.
300
What is the job of your mouth when listening?
Quiet. No talking. Mouth closed.
300
What does the E stand for in the STEPS to a good conversation?
Eye contact. Looking at the person with your eyes.
300
What does Volume 3 voice sound like?
Regular voice in conversation. Normal talking voice.
300
What's another word for angry?
Ticked off. Mad. Furious. Fuming. Annoyed.
300
Name at least 2 ways to calm down when you're angry.
Take some slow, deep breaths. Listen to music. Color or draw. Take a walk. Chew some gum. Talk to someone. Ask a loved one for a hug.
400
What is the job of your heart when listening?
Having feelings about what the person is talking about.
400
What does the P stand for in the STEPS to have a good conversation?
Polite. Being polite.
Bonus points: What can you do to be polite in a conversation?
400
What does Volume 4 voice sound like? (Hint: you would use it if you're outside)
Outside voice. Talking loudly. Sometimes shouting if you're outside playing a game.
400
What's another word for scared?
Frightened. Terrified. Fearful. Petrified.
Bonus points: What would be a scary situation?
400
Name some examples of when change can be difficult.
When your teacher gives you a surprise test. You break a bone. Your best friend moves away. A natural disaster (earthquake, hurricane, tornado). A pet dies.
500
What is the job of your hands and feet when listening?
Keep still. No fidgeting. Quiet hands and feet.
500
What is the final S in the STEPS to having a good conversation?
Staying on topic.
500
What is the Volume 5 voice? (Hint: you would use it in an emergency)
Screaming.
Bonus Points: Give an example of an emergency that would make it okay to use a Volume 5 voice.
500
What is another word for disgusted?
Grossed out. Revolted. Appalled.
Bonus points: Someone in the group make a disgusted face.
500
Name some examples of changes that happen in everyday life.
When you wake up (change from sleep to awake). When you have a substitute teacher. When you have a birthday. When you get a haircut. When you learn something new. When the bell rings. When you get some new clothes.