Taking Turns
When someone is talking, you wait for them to finish before you do this.
What is ‘talk’?
If your friend is smiling, laughing, and seems full of energy, they might be feeling this emotion.
What is happiness?
How might our friends feel when we don't compromise?
What is "sad" or "frustrated" or "misunderstood" or "mad"?
You feel that the homework assignment is too hard, and you're having trouble understanding it. What can you do to ask for help?
What is raise your hand in class or talk to your teacher after class to ask for clarification or extra help?
Your classmate just finished sharing a story about a fun trip they took. What could you say to keep the conversation going and show you're interested?
What is, "That sounds amazing! What was your favorite part of the trip?"
When someone takes too long, you can gently say this to remind them.
What is ‘it’s our turn now’?
When your friend is crossing their arms, frowning, and might be speaking in a louder voice, they could be feeling this emotion.
What is anger?
When you and a friend have a disagreement, instead of arguing, you both talk about how you feel and find a way to agree, you are doing this.
What is resolving conflict?
What is self-advocacy?
What is standing up for yourself or making choices that reflect your best interest or recognizing your self- worth?
What makes a question appropriate?
What is make a question "respectful","clear", "relevant", "open-ended" or "curious"?
Saying “hmm,” “wow,” or “I see” while someone is speaking shows you are doing this.
What is ‘listening’?
If your friend is sitting by themselves, has their head down, or talking quietly, they might be feeling this emotion.
What is sadness?
You and your friend both want to play different games at recess, and you’re feeling frustrated. What could you do to solve the problem and still have fun together?
What is suggest playing a game that mixes both ideas or take turns playing each game? (compromise)
Name one skill for self-advocacy
What is "asking for clarity" or "asking for extra help" or "having confidence" or "setting boundaries" or "paying attention to YOUR needs"?
What is if a question is "mean or hurtful", "too personal", "confusing", "off-topic" or "judgemental"?
This is how you know it’s your turn to speak in a group.
What is when someone looks at you or stops talking?
When your friend is jumping up and down, talking excitedly, and can’t wait to tell you something, they might be feeling this emotion.
What is excitement?
You and a classmate both want to sit in the same seat, but there’s only one available. What’s the best way to resolve the conflict?
What is compromise by offering to switch seats the next day or take turns sitting in the seat?
You’re in a group project, but your ideas are not being listened to. What can you do to make sure your voice is heard?
What is calmly explain your ideas to the group and ask for everyone’s opinion to be heard?
Your teacher is explaining a math problem, but you interrupt to talk about what you had for lunch. What kind of comment did you make?
What is an off-topic or an unconnected comment?
When everyone gets a chance to talk, you are doing what?
What is ‘taking turns’?
If your friend is smiling, saying “thank you” a lot, or showing appreciation for something kind you did, they are probably feeling this emotion.
What is gratitude or what is being grateful?
What's one step to resolving a conflict?
What is "figure out what the problem is "? What is "Determine if it is a big or a small problem (if it is something that you don’t think can be resolved on your own, ask an adult for help)"? What is "If you can figure it out by yourself, figure out 2 solutions"? What is "Try to compromise or each person figure out the best solution"? What is "Figure out if the problem has been solved"?
You’re having trouble with a classmate who keeps interrupting you during conversations. How can you stand up for yourself politely?
What is tell the person kindly but firmly that you would like to finish your thought before they speak?
Your classmate talks about how they won a soccer game. How can you show you’re listening and keep the conversation going?
What is, "Wow, congratulations! How did you feel when you scored the winning goal?"