Size of the Problem
What is a small problem children might face?
Break a pencil
Someone cuts in front of you in line.
TRUE or FALSE. We can only communicate by talking.
FALSE
What should you do when someone is talking to you?
Face you body towards them.
Nod your head to show you are listening.
zone
What is a big problem children might face?
A car accident.
Other ideas...
Name one strategy or tool we could practice to calm our bodies when we feel nervous or angry.
Count to 10, take deep breaths, take a break, ask for help.
What is a way to politely ask for a turn on the swing?
Get off now, it is my turn.
or
Can I have a turn now. I've been waiting for a few minutes.
Can you name a time when it's important to listen carefully?
Teacher is telling us directions.
Changes in our schedule which adults need to explain.
Someone is upset and wants to talk.
Can you name an example of a medium problem that can be solved by asking an adult for help?
Someone hurts you on the playground.
Someone takes your belonging.
Name a tool or strategy we have practiced that has a shapes name. The shape has four corners and four equal lines!
Square breathing.
Pointing, gesturing with our arms, nodding our head, leaning closer.
Why is it important to look at the person speaking when they talk?
They feel you care about them.
What spill your friend's juice accidentally? What should you do? What size problem is this?
Apologize, help clean it up
Small
You feel __________ so you practice the strategy of picturing a special place in your mind?
Stressed, angry, upset, nervous, worried, sad.
How should you thank a friend for sharing their toys with you?
Thanks for sharing with me.
or
Finally, you share with me!
You are feeling unsure about what materials you need to get before stating science. The teacher is busy helping another student. What can you do to solve your problem.
Match your behavior to others. Look around and see what materials other are getting and make the match.
You experience a small problem. What size reaction should you have? How will others know you had a small reaction.
I should have a small reaction.
They will know because I use a calming strategy, I clean up the mess by myself or solve the problem in another way.
This is a strategy or tool is something you can use to calm your body which involves holding your body in different poses.
Yoga
Why is saying "please" and "thank you" important when talking to others
It is kind and show you are respectful of others.
True or False. Your friend explains they were in a car accident the night before. You should respond by saying, "Well I lost my soccer game last night!"
False, stay tuned in and ask your friend if they are all right or if they need to talk about the car accident.
If I am ready to listen in class and feel proud of my work, what zone am I in?
The green zone.