Ms. Bailey is Cool
James is starting a new school tomorrow. He doesn't know what to expect and doesn't know anyone.
How might James be feeling? What might James be thinking? What could you say or do to help James?
1. James is feeling excited or worried
2. James might be thinking, "I can't wait to make new friends" or "What if people don't like me"
3. You could introduce yourself and ask James to play together.
Jerry comes into class with his head on his desk, eyes closed and he's really quiet.
How might Jerry be feeling? What might Jerry be thinking? What could Jerry do to get back to the green zone?
1. Jerry is feeling tired.
2. Jerry is thinking, "I want to go back to bed"
3. Jerry could use a tool or strategy such as a movement break to wake up.
What might your classmate be feeling? What might your classmate be thinking? What could you say or do to help?
1. Your classmate is feeling sad.
2. Your classmate is thinking "I wish someone would play with me"
3. You could ask your classmate if she wants to play together or join the group.
It's lunchtime and one of your classmates realizes they forgot to bring their lunch.
How might your classmate be feeling? What might your classmate be thinking? What could you do or say to help?
1. Your classmate is feeling sad or worried
2. Your classmate might be thinking "Oh no, I forgot my lunch" or "i'm so hungry"
3. You could offer some food to your classmate or go with the student to the teacher to ask for help.
Everyone in the class got a token for good behavior. Your friend did not earn a token.
How might your friend be feeling? What might your friend be thinking? What could you say or do to help?
1. Your friend is feeling frustrated or sad.
2. Your friend is thinking, "I really wanted a token"
3. You could tell you friend, "it's okay, you can try to earn it next time"
Chelsea's parents said they would take her to the toy store after school.
How does Chelsea feel? What might Chelsea be thinking?
1. Chelsea is feeling happy or excited.
2. Chelsea is thinking, "I can't wait to get a new toy"
Kim's dog just died yesterday.
How might Kim be feeling? What might she be thinking? What could you do to make her feel better?
1. Kim is feeling sad
2. Kim is thinking "I really miss my dog"
3. You could ask Kim if she wants a hug or to do something together.
Lauren scores a goal at her soccer game.
How might Lauren be feeling? What might Lauren by thinking?
1. Lauren might be feeling proud or excited.
2. Lauren might be thinking, "Wow, I can't believe I just scored a goal" or "I did a great job!"
During decoding, Jesse's body and thoughts are outside of the group. Jesse is tapping the table loudly, making loud noises, making faces, and laughing.
How is Jesse feeling? What is Jesse thinking? What could Jesse do to get back to the green zone?
1. Jesse is feeling silly
2. Jesse is thinking, "I don't want to do math, I'm going to do whatever I want"
3. Jesse could use a strategy/tool such as, "taking a break or getting some movement".
Fred is learning really hard math problems and starts to throw his book and pencil.
What might Fred be feeling? What might Fred be thinking? What could Fred do to help get back to the green zone?
1. Fred is feeling angry and in the red zone
2. Fred is thinking, "I don't want to do this"
3. Fred needs to first stop and take a break. Then take some deep breaths and use a calm down strategy.
Bobby doesn't want to make a mistake on his math test or do poorly.
How might Bobby be feeling? What might Bobby be thinking? What could you do to help Bobby?
1. Bobby is feeling worried or nervous.
2. Bobby is thinking about getting answers wrong on his math test.
3. You could tell Bobby, "you're going to do a great job, keep practicing!"
Sarah fell on the playground and hurt her knee. Some classmates laughed at her.
How is she feeling? What might she be thinking? What could you do or say to make her feel better?
1. Sarah feels embarrassed or sad.
2. Sarah might be thinking, "That hurt my feelings when everyone laughed at me."
3. You could help Sarah get a bandaid or ask Sarah if she wants to play together.
Someone was playing with Rob's favorite toy during free time.
How might Rob be feeling? What might Rob be thinking? What could you say or do to help him feel better?
1. Rob is feeling sad or frustrated
2. Rob might be thinking, "I really want to play with that toy"
3. You could ask Rob if he wants to play with something else together. You could help him ask the friend to take turns.
Ryan is about to go on a huge rollercoaster. He is really scared of rollercoasters.
How might Ryan be feeling? What might Ryan be thinking? What could you say or do to help Ryan feel better?
1. Ryan feels scared
2. Ryan might be thinking, "I don't want to go on this rollercoaster"
3. You could offer to go on the rollercoaster with Ryan and hold his hand.
Mike didn't get a turn to climb in rockwall.
What might Mike be feeling? What might Mike be thinking? What could you say to Mike to help him feel better?
1. Mike is feeling sad or frustrated
2. Mike might be thinking "I really wanted a turn on the rockwall."
3. You could say, "It's okay, you will get another term next time."