Feelings
You are playing basketball and accidentally get hit by the ball in the stomach, what do you do?
It was an accident, tell them that it is okay, accidents happen.
What can you do if your friend is feeling sad?
You can listen to them, offer support, try to cheer them up
Free! Ask a question to someone else in the group.
True or False: When you join groups, you should greet everyone and ask people how they're doing.
True. It makes people feel welcome into the group & it's nice to have conversation before groups begin.
You don't understand the work you are supposed to do. Who can you ask for help?
Teacher, Parent, Friend
What might you feel if someone you are trying to talk to is ignoring you?
Sad, confused, or upset
You've been interacting with a classmate, and want to get to know him better. What kinds of questions might you ask this person?
Ask questions to engage in a conversation- hobbies, interests, background.
Name three coping skills you use when you are upset, frustrated, or angry.
True or False: When someone says you did something wrong they are being mean.
False- most of the time when someone tells you that you have done something wrong they are only trying to help you.
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 really cool things that his mom just bought him?
Jealous or happy for him
People are making fun of your friend and you see them calling him names. What should you do?
Stand up for your friend and tell an adult if needed Talk to your friend after and make sure they're ok.
What can you do if you are feeling frustrated?
Talk to your parents, counselor, teacher. Use one of your coping skills.
Why is it important to stay on topic during a conversation?
It shows others that you are interested in what they have to say.
How might someone feel if they have done something wrong and they know it was wrong?
Guilty
When you meet someone for the first time, what is the first thing you should ask them?
Their name.
A friend has said something that hurts your feelings. What can you do?
Tell them how you feel with a nice voice and explain why. Avoid yelling at them.
Tell us about a time you have had success connecting with a peer.
A friend asks you to do something you know is inappropriate/wrong. What do you do?
Just say "no thanks."
True or False- you should never be angry
False. It is ok to feel any feeling you feel. But how you express those feelings has to be appropriate
True or False: A conversation between two people should involve both people exchanging information.
True. A dialogue means two people are sharing information with each other, it's not just one person speaking.
You are in the middle of class and you remember something that makes you very angry and you are unable to concentrate. What do you do?
Take a deep breath and ask the teacher to take a break. Step into the hallway or seek the guidance counselor.
What is bullying?
It can look like a lot of different things but it's when one person is trying to intimidate another person.
Physical: pushing, pinching, etc.
Threatening: "If you tell the teacher, I'm going to ..."
Verbal: use of mean or rude words
What is one thing that can be hard when meeting someone for the first time?