Looks!
Ms. B just got a new haircut
"Her hair looks terrrible!"
THINK IT. Keep this in your thought bubble. If you say it out loud it may hurt Ms. Chaz's feelings
Feeling bored in class
"Soooo boring!"
THINK IT! "I am so bored"
You see someone you want to sit next to at lunch.
"Can I sit with you?"
SAY IT! Be brave and try to meet new friends.
When opening your present you say:
"I already have this at home!"
THINK IT! It may make someone feel sad when they were excited to give you a present.
At your grandma's house who is enjoying having you over.
"BORING! I am falling asleep here!"
THINK IT! You may be bored and tired but figure out something you can do.
Someone has glasses on in class for the first time.
" I don't like your new glasses"
THINK IT! Try to point out something positive about them if you are asked directly.
Not understanding a problem in class and you need help with.
"I could use some help right now!"
SAY IT! Communicate with your teacher that you need help.
Someone''s lunch looks good and better than yours.
"Hey, I want some!"
THINK IT! It is usually not polite to ask for others food.
You don't really get along with a new kid in class.
" I don't want that weird kid anywhere near me"
THINK IT! Calling names is unkind. Explain to a teacher why you may not want to play with the new kid because you're uncomfortable being around them.
Wanting to play a game with a new classmate.
"Will you play this game with me?
SAY IT! You need to remember to play their games with new people.
A friend just visited the dentist.
"You have a nice smile!"
SAY IT! Compliments make our friends feel happy and it is a kind thing to do.
There's a hard problem to do in math.
"Why do you make things so hard for me?"
THINK IT! Try to figure it out or ask your teacher later.
"This food is sooo gross! I am so sick of it!"
Think it! It is not polite to say this out loud. It might hurt someones feelings.
When opening a birthday present.
"I have been wanting a gift card here!" Thank you so much!
SAY IT! It's a nice thing to say to someone who put out effort for you.
A person sits next to you on a bench at the park.
"I'm sorry, You can't sit here. This seat is saved!"
THINK IT!
OR
SAY IT! "Oh sorry, I am waiting for someone who is sitting here."
Your friend needs to blow their nose.
"You have a booger in your nose!"
THINK IT .... unless you are a close friend and you are alone. You might be able to tell them quietly.
Playing a game in class with a group of friends.
"I never win at this game!"
THINK IT! People may think you are being a poor sport. Congratulate them and suggest a different game next time.
A friend's mom makes cupcakes and offers you one but you are allergic to eggs.
"I am allergic to eggs. Does this have eggs in it?"
SAY IT! Allergies can be a serious health issue. You must make people aware of what food you cannot have and make sure you don't eat anything you are allergic too!
When at a family gathering
"My mom said she didn't like you!"
THINK IT! That's not kind or helpful. Plus, it will hurt someone's feelings.
Doing an easy math question.
"I am so good at math! I am the best!"
THINK IT! It will sound like you're showig off.
Your mom asks "Does this color look good on me?"
"Let's try a different color that might match your eyes"
SAY IT! You can give your family advice if they ask for it without being rude and hurtful.
You can't figure out a math problem and are feeling frustrated.
" I am not smart enough!"
TRICK QUESTION! Don't think it or say it. You should never think this. You are always smart enough.
Your friend's parents order pizza and you just had it for lunch.
"Pizza again? I just had this for lunch!"
THINK IT! You may ask for something differnt and say it in a kind way. Others may not know what you had for lunch. Always be kind.
At someone's birthday party when they're opening their presents.
"Can I have your present?"
THINK IT! It's not polite to ask for someone else's things.
You're sister made fun of your outfit today.
"What you said hurt my feelings"
SAY IT: It is important to communicate in a kind way that your feelings are hurt. Not everyone can read your thought bubble. :)