Holidays
This holiday involves eggs and a bunny
Easter
The person tried to capture the leprechaun by building a sneaky trap. What does capture mean?
Trap
I struck gold when I found a surprise $20 bill in my wallet.
What does it mean if someone struck gold?
bad luck
got lucky
got hit by gold
got lucky
Your friends hung out during spring break and you found out that they didn't invite you.
What's the problem?
How might this make you feel?
What is a solution?
1) They didn't invite you to join their plans
2) You may feel left out, hurt, or excluded
3) You could let them know how you feel and ask to do something together again soon
I had a really fun Spring Break!
What follow-up question could you ask?
What did you do that was fun?
Honor your Dad on this holiday
Father's Day
There is a lot of precipitation in Spring, so make sure you have your umbrella ready. What does precipitation mean?
Rain
My mom has a green thumb and can grow any fruit or vegetable that her heart desires.
What does it mean if someone has a green thumb?
their thumb is green
their thumb is growing
they are good at gardening
good at gardening
A group of friends wants to sneak into a movie during spring break without paying. They pressure you to come with them.
What is the problem?
What do you do in this situation?
1) Your friends want you to do something that is not allowed
2) You could speak up and tell them you aren't comfortable with that and say you won't go if they're not going to pay
Peeps are my favorite Easter candy.
What comment could you make about this?
I don't like Peeps.
I really like Peeps too!
Wear green on this holiday or you'll get pinched
St. Patrick's Day
Wear galoshes on your feet if you don't want them to get wet in the rain. What are galoshes?
Rainboots
The sky was crying today. I am glad I brought my umbrella!
The sky is sad
The sky is crying
It was raining
It was raining
During Easter celebrations, your younger cousins keep following you around and touching your stuff. They won't leave you alone.
What's the problem?
How might you feel in this situation?
What is a good solution?
1) Your cousin's aren't giving you space
2) You may feel annoyed or overwhelmed
3) Tell them you will hang out for a little, but then want your own time. Tell an adult to help get them to give you space.
I went on vacation during Spring Break.
What follow-up question could you ask about this?
Where did you go on vacation?
What did you do while you were there?
Honor your mom on this holiday
Mother's Day
On Saint Patrick's Day, people may have a feast, or large meal, with corned beef and soda bread. What is a feast?
A large meal
I was green with envy when I heard that Sam got the new PS5 game I have been asking for for months.
What does it mean if someone is green with envy?
They are sick
His face is green
He is jealous
They are jealous
Your brother went into your Easter basket and took your favorite chocolate eggs without asking.
1) What's the problem?
2) How might it make you feel?
3) What's a good solution?
1) Your brother took your stuff without asking
2) It may make you feel frustrated or even angry
3) You could tell your brother that wasn't nice and ask him to give your chocolate back. See if you can work out a trade or compromise.
Which of these is an on-topic response to the following question?
"What was your favorite part about Spring Break?"
1) I really love Christmas
2) Getting to rest and relax
3) I got hurt and had to go the hospital
2) Getting to rest and relax
What is another on-topic response?
On this holiday, someone may play a prank on you
April Fool's Day
Mother's Day is a good opportunity to honor the matriarchs in our lives who serve as the women head of our families. What is a matriach?
A woman head of a family
My mom gave me the green light to eat the last cookie she made.
What does it mean to give someone the green light?
Drive to school
Go ahead
The light turns green
Go ahead
Your friend got a huge Easter basket and you didn't get anything this year.
What's the problem?
How might you be feeling?
What's a solution?
1) Your friend got a big Easter basket and you didn't
2) You may be feeling jealous of them
3) Think about the parts of your Easter that made you happy instead of getting candy