What are some physical signs that might tell you when you need to calm down?
Why is it important to take your time when completing a test or assignment?
What steps can you take to double check your work before submitting it?
How can you stop and think before making a quick decision?
You wake up in the morning and notice the ground outside is wet, and there are puddles. What can you infer about the weather last night?
It likely rained last night since the ground is wet and there are puddles.
Can you name three calming activities or techniques you could use when feeling stressed or anxious?
What might happen if you rush through a test or assignment without thinking carefully?
How can you use a checklist to help you double check your work?
Why is it important to think before acting on a sudden idea?
You see a group of students huddled together, whispering and glancing at a nearby teacher. What can you infer about the situation?
The students might be talking about something they don't want the teacher to hear, possibly gossiping or sharing secrets.
How can taking deep breaths help you calm down? Can you explain why it works?
How can slowing down help you do better on a test or assignment?
What strategies can you use to catch mistakes in your work?
What can you do if you feel like you want to do something right away without thinking about it?
You find a lunchbox with a sandwich, apple slices, and a juice box inside left on a bench in the park. What can you infer about what happened?
Someone forgot or left behind their lunch while they were at the park, possibly because they were in a hurry or distracted.
Think about a time when you felt really upset. What could you have done differently to calm yourself down?
What are some things you can do to remind yourself to slow down during a test or assignment?
How can you use peer review to help you double check your work?
How can you use self-control to help you make good decisions?
You notice that the traffic lights at a busy intersection are all blinking red. What can you infer about what might be happening?
There may be a power outage or a malfunction with the traffic lights, causing them to blink red instead of operating normally.
Why is it important to have a variety of calming strategies instead of just relying on one method
Why is it okay to take your time even if others finish before you?
Why is it helpful to take a break before double checking your work?
What can you do if you make a decision too quickly and it turns out to be a mistake?
You see a dog sitting by the front door with a leash in its mouth, wagging its tail. What can you infer about what the dog wants?
The dog likely wants to go for a walk since it has the leash in its mouth and is showing signs of excitement by wagging its tail.