The second entry in my social problem solving series for kids. Practice identifying feelings and generating solutions to social and emotional challenges!
It's Cara's first day at work and she seems to be really unsure about what to do. She looks super nervous. What might she be so nervous about?
Why?
15
Jose is trying out for his school's football team. While he watches the other kids, he notices that they are all taller than he is. His heart beats quickly, and he starts to sweat. What are some different perspectives here on tryouts?
Jose vs. the other kids trying out?
15
Max is in class on her computer and there is a ton of background noise coming from another student. What can Max do during or after class?
During? after?
15
Karla is about to go on stage to sing for her school talent show. The boy who sang before her sounded really good. She smiles and steps onto the stage. What are some different things Karla might be feeling or thinking as she steps on stage?
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15
Sam is playing a game on his PS4 when a kid in the game calls him a rude name. "Whatever," he says. He decides to restart the game with another person and doesn't let it bother him. How do you think Sam is feeling?
Calm, Confident,
15
Peter is playing a video game on his PS4 when a kid in the game calls him a rude name. Peter starts yelling back. He loses the game and throws the controller across the room. How do you think Peter is feeling?
Angry, Frustrated
15
Kevin gets a bad grade in Mr. Grady's English class. His face feels hot, and his hands start to shake. "Whatever," he yells at Mr. Grady. "I don't care! I hate this class anyway!" What are the different perspectives here?
Kevin vs. Mr. Grady
15
Today is Brianna's first day at her new dance class. As she gets ready she thinks, "I hope someone talks to me at dance." How do you think Brianna is feeling? What would she think to herself if she sounded more confident?
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15
Alanna's family just moved. Today is her first day at her new school. As she looks at herself in her bedroom mirror, she thinks, "Today is going to be a great day! It will be nothing like my old school!" Why did she say that/what happened?
What happened at the old school?
15
Karlos and his friend are going to their first school dance. His heart starts to race as they pull up to the school. His friend is the life of the party. What are the different thoughts/feelings here?
Karlos vs. his friend
15
John and his father are going to the grocery store. John tries his best to remain calm because of what happened before at the store. His dad seems to be in a rush and tells John he has to go with him.
Different perspectives for John and his dad
15
Natalie's mother started coughing today, and Natalie thinks she might get sick too. When she logs onto her computer for class a boy in her class makes a rude joke about getting sick. "That's not funny!" Natalie yells.
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15
A boy in Natalie's class makes a rude joke about another student. "We shouldn't make jokes about others," she says calmly. "It could hurt someone's feelings." What are some different perspectives?
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15
Mike's English teacher calls on him to read out loud in class. He reads slowly and makes a few mistakes. He forgets to breathe, and he starts to feel dizzy. What are some different perspectives?
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Mike's English teacher calls on him to read out loud in class. He makes a few mistakes, but he laughs it off and continues reading with a smile. He knows that it's okay to make mistakes. What are some different perspectives?
