Social Detectives
True or False
You only use school smarts in school
False
you also use social smarts
This unthinkable gets people to shout out answers or questions or makes comments when it's not their turn.
Blurt Out Blue
takes away people's ability to ask questions that show interest in learning about another person. The do not "wonder" about other people.
When you are having big feelings.
take a break
find an adult to help you
relax
breathe
I give people too much energy.
Energy Hare-y
Name a hidden rule that is found at the swing set at recess
wait your turn
one person on a swing at a time
give other people a turn
This Unthinkable get people to talk only about themselves.
One-Sided Sid
Blurt Out Blue
gets people to shout out answers to questions or make comments when its not their turn
Body keeps going out of the group and your feeling antsy.
Use social detective skills to see what is expected.
use a standing desk
"glue" yourself to the seat
I get people to act mean and bossy
Mean Jean/Gene
unexpected
Body Snatcher
Glassman
makes people have huge upset reactions to problems
Feeling like you want to call out the answers or you have something important to say.
raise your hand
write it down in your "blurt book"
think about other friends/ adults having a turn to speak and feeling respected
keep your comments to yourself
Samantha repeatedly said that she can swing higher when on the swings during recess with her classmates.
DOF (Destroyer of Fun)
turns everything into a competition
What does the heart in the smart guess toolbox help you figure out?
James keeps talking about the Disney trip he went on last summer. Sally wanted to share about her upcoming trip to Mexico but she was not given a chance to speak. Which Unthinkable is taking over?
Un-Wonderer
Body Snatcher
gets a person to move his or her body away from the group
Only talking about topics that interest you and don't give opportunity for other people to talk
look at other people and see if they are interested
make sure the conversation is balanced and both people have the opportunity to speak
think about what the other person is interested in speaking about
Sally started talking about the time she took her dog Snickers on a walk when her teacher was using the "dog" as an example in class.
Topic Twistermeister
makes people jump off topic
What do you need to notice to figure out what the "situation" is?
The place
The people
What is happening
Joey was reminded to use CUPS after he finished his writing prompt. Joey felt like he couldn't do anything right and put his head down on his desk and started to cry. Which Unthinkable is taking over?
Glassman
Grump Grumpaniny
puts people in grumpy moods over small things
When your stuck on one idea or thought and its hard to be flexible to try or do something different.
think about the size of the problem
use positive self-talk
think about other people and how they feel when you are a rock brain and not being flexible
Katy is worried her will not be there to pick her up after school even though her mom is there every day.
Worry Wall
makes people worry too much