Summer Vacation
Two kids come over to hang out and you're wondering what you all should do. One kid is looking at your DVD collection and the other says, "Have either of you seen King Kong?" You figure out they probably would like to watch a movie.
Is this making a Smart Guess or using Whole Body Listening?
Smart Guess
You're working with a classmate on a science project about fossils. You want to make fossils out of clay and she wants to make a video instead. She tells you she will only work with you if you do it her way.
Which Unthinkabot is causing your classmate to get stuck in doing things only her way?
Rock Brain
Your family is talking about how much fun everyone had at the community fair. You decide it would be more interesting to talk about planets. You interrupt the conversation and list the planets from largest to smallest and ask everyone which planet is their favorite.
Which Unthinkabot is making you get off topic?
Topic Twistermeister
Your class just returned from spring break. Your classmate wants to tell you about what he did over the break. You look away and don't ask him any questions.
Which Unthinkabot is making you not use social wondering?
Un-Wonderer
Your neighbor stops by to visit and asks you about your new puppy. You say, "Our class went to the aquarium last week and I got to see real sharks!:
Which Unthinkabot is making you shift topic?
Topic Twistermeister
You're at the public pool. You're splashing in the deep end and hear the whistle blow. You look up and see the lifeguard is pointing right at you! He shakes his head and then he points to the shallow end. You figure out you shouldn't be in the deep end.
Are you Thinking with your Eyes or keeping your Body in the Group?
Thinking with your Eyes
The girl who sits next to you asks you a question and you respond with a knock-knock joke. She says, "Okay, who's there?" You tell the joke and the kids laugh. Now the teacher is asking a question and you try another knock-knock joke.
Which Unthinkabot is causing you to use humor in the wrong time, place, or with the wrong person?
WasFunnyOnce
Your family is having a garage sale this weekend and your mom has decided to sell some of your old toys and clothes. Even though you would rather keep some, you know the family needs the space for the new baby, so you agree and look for older items you don't use much anymore.
Is this expected or unexpected behavior?
Expected behavior
At lunch, students are talking about their plans for spring break. You start telling everyone about your plans in detail and don't let anyone else say anything more.
Which Unthinkabot is making you talk only about yourself?
Me-Gull
You can't find your favorite jacket to wear. You have other jackets but they aren't the one you want to wear today. You refuse to leave until you find your favorite jacket. You open your closet and throw all of your clothes onto the floor while stomping around your room.
Which Unthinkabot is making you have a big reaction to a small problem?
Glassman
You see a flyer for hip-hop classes so you ask your parent to sign you up. She says the class is full for this session, but there's an opening in a different type of dance class. You decide to give the open class a try while you wait for the next hip-hop class to start.
Are you using Flexible Thinking or Unexpected Behavior?
Flexible Thinking
Your small group is the next group who will get to report on what you did for the upcoming science fair. Your teacher is listing all of the titles of the projects and you should out, "We made a solar cart!"
Which Unthinkabot is making you announce your thought?
Blurt Out Blue
You're at the children's museum participating in an interactive science experiment. Another group of kids comes into the room and they are noisy. You ignore them as best you can and continue to focus on the adult demonstrating what you should be doing.
Is this Brain in the Group or Size of the Problem?
Brain in the Group
Your class just returned from spring break. Your classmate wants to tell you about what he did over the break. You look away and don't ask him any questions.
Which Unthinkabot is making you not use social wondering?
Un-Wonderer
Your sister has her jacket on and is putting her lunch in her backpack. You don't notice your mom grabbing her keys or hear her say, "Hurry up!" because you're watching a TV show on whales and imagining you're swimming with the pod.
Which Unthinkabot is distracting you from noticing what's going on around you?
Brain Eater
The local mall is having a scavenger hunt for kids and the leader is giving instructions for how to play. You're so excited that you just want to get going, but you focus your brain on what he's talking about so you know what to do.
Are you keeping your Brain in the Group or making a Smart Guess?
Brain in the Group
It's almost your turn to give your history presentation to the class and you are super prepared. This is your best subject! Suddenly you think, "What if I forget what to say? What if my video doesn't work? What if my facts are all wrong?"
Which Unthinkabot is making you feel uneasy or anxious?
Worry Wall
Your family is eating at a new restaurant in town. You don't see chicken nuggets on the menu. Chicken nuggets are your favorite and you refuse to eat anything except chicken nuggets when you go out to eat. You yell at your mom that you want to leave now!
Which Unthinkabot is causing you to get stuck in your thinking?
Rock Brain
Your class is planting flowers to give to your favorite person for Mother's Day. Your classmate is spinning around and hits the table. He accidentally dumps a bunch of soil on the floor.
Which Unthinkabot is making your classmate have a hard time keeping his movements and body calm?
Energy Hare-y
You and a group of kids are trying to figure out what game to play. You make a suggestion but no one else likes it. You say, "That's it - I'm out of here!"
Which Unthinkabot do you need to try to defeat so you can play in an expected way?
Destroyer of Fun (D.O.F.)
Your uncle just got back from a road trip. He's really excited to tell you about what he saw and wants to show you his pictures. While he talks you turn your body toward him, put down your tablet, and show him with your eyes, ears, and body that you're interested.
Are you using Flexible Thinking or Whole Body Listening?
Whole Body Listening
One of your classmates looks sad because she failed a test. You say, "Are you kidding? That test was soooo easy! How could you flunk it?"
Which Unthinkabot is making you act mean and not think about other people's feelings?
Mean Bean
You're at the store to buy new shoes, but they don't have your size in the style you want. You're getting really upset, but the store clerk shows you a pair that look a lot like the ones you want. You take a deep breath and agree to try them on.
Are you working on Size of the Problem or Body in the Group?
Size of the Problem
Your class is taking a walking field trip to the zoo. Even though you don't like long walks, you stay with the group and don't complain. When you get to the zoo a classmate asks if you want to go see the reptiles. You say, "Sure!"
Which superflex character are you being like?
Superflex
Your dad is cooking something on the stove that smells great. He is stirring and adding spices and you decide to get a closer look. You squeeze your body between him and the stove even though there's not enough space.
Which Unthinkabot is making you put your body too close to another's body?
Space Invader