TOOLS
What are the three Social Detective tools?
Eyes, ears and brain
This unthinkable gets us stuck on ideas
Rock Brain
If I am feeling tired and sick, what zone am I in?
The Blue Zone
feel bad
ill
sad
If somebody does something unexpected, what kinds of thoughts will we have about them?
weird or uncomfortable thoughts
Your friend looks really sad when he comes to school. What could you do to help him feel better?
Ask him what is wrong, tell him a funny joke, let the teacher know he is upset, make him a picture
How does a social detective use their eyes?
By looking at people's faces and noticing facial expressesion, and body language.
This unthinkable makes us have huge upset reactions
glassman
We always want to be in what zone?
The green zone
happy
positive
ready to try
When people have good thoughts about us, how do we feel?
We feel good
Your friend's drink leaked all over her lunchbox and ruined her snack - what would a bad friend do and what would a good friend do?
Good Friend- help her clean it up, tell the teacher Bad Friend- laugh at her, not help her
How does a social detective use their ears?
By listening to what others and saying
This unthinkable makes us distracted
Brain Eater
If I am in the red zone, one tool I can use is?
(Look at the Zones Toolbox)
calming strategies
What are two things that are expected when we are in class?
(teacher will provide answer)
multiple acceptable answers
follow rules
be respectful, responsible, safe
trying your best
A new kid started in your class today - what 3 things can you do to be a good friend
Introduce yourself, ask if they want to play at recess, see if they want to have lunch with you, be their partner during P.E. class
How does a social detective use their brain?
To think about what others are doing, and what is going to happen next.
This unthinkable makes us say mean things to others.
Mean Jean
If I lost at a board game, I might be in what zone?
The Yellow Zone
upset
sad
What does it mean to keep our body and our brain in the group? In other words, how do we show focus?
That we are sitting with the group, facing everyone, listening to the teacher, looking at the teacher, thinking about the topic.
What are social smarts?
This is how we interact with the people around us. Being expected vs unexpected. Thinking of others. Getting along. Being a friend.
What is it called when we use all of our tools together?
Thinking things through
A smart guess
an educated guess
This unthinkable makes people jump off topic.
Topic Twistermeister
If we had a fire in our school, what zone might people be in?
Red Zone
scared
worried
nervous
What are two things that are expected in the library?
(Teacher will provide answer)
be respectful, be responsible, be safe
quiet
working
Why is it important to think about other people?
(Teacher will provide answer)
be respectful, be responsible, be safe