There is no dessert available at dinner tonight, so you eat an apple instead. What is a positive thing that could happen because you used flexible thinking?
You get to choose dessert for next time, you get an extra treat tomorrow, you eat a healthy snack
You are assigned to be a partner with a student you do not like very much, but you decide to try your best to work together. What is a positive thing that could happen because you used flexible thinking?
You may realize you like the student and make a new friend, you may learn something new from the student, you may do well on the project
You have a test tomorrow at school, but you really want to play your new video game. You set aside an hour to study for your test. What is a positive thing that could happen because you used flexible thinking?
You get a good grade on your test, you feel proud of yourself and get to play extra video games the next day
You are building a Lego structure when your grown-up reminds you that you need to leave for piano lessons in 10 minutes. Instead of waiting to be reminded again, you get ready on time. What positive could come from this?
You get a special dinner after piano lesson, you get to play Legos for extra time when you get home, you have a great lesson with your teacher
You have a long day at school and do not feel like going to soccer practice. You go to practice anyway and put in your best effort. What is a positive thing that could happen because you used flexible thinking?
You score a goal in your next game, you are a great teammate to other players, you get to play your favorite position at the next game
Your grown-up makes a nice breakfast for you on a Saturday morning before they have to run errands. You want to watch a movie, but you help clean up the dishes first. What is a positive thing that could happen?
Your grown-up feels loved and appreciated, you don't have to help with dishes at dinner in the evening
You want to race your friends in the pool, but they want to play Marco Polo. You decide to play Marco Polo with them instead of insisting on a race. What is a positive thing that could happen because you used flexible thinking?
You have fun playing their game, they want to keep playing with you, they will race with you after a few games of Marco Polo
You want to have pizza for dinner, but your family goes out to a new restaurant instead. You have a good attitude and go along. What is a positive thing that could happen because you used flexible thinking?
You find a new food you like, you get to order pizza at the new restaurant, you get to pick the restaurant next time
On a Snow Day your next door neighbor asks you to come out and play. You would rather stay in and read your book, but you go outside with them for a little while. What is a positive thing that could happen because you used flexible thinking
You get to drink hot chocolate together after, you have fun playing with your friend, you get to read your book in the warm house after
You want to talk about a new comic book, but your friends are talking about the football game they watched this weekend. You listen to their conversation and join in before bringing up the comic book. What is a positive outcome?
You learn something new about football/the game, your friends enjoy having a conversation with you
You do not get to pick the book you wanted for your book report and are assigned something different. What is a positive thing that could happen because you used flexible thinking?
You find a new book to love, you learn something new, you get a good grade, you get to pick your book first next time
