Start a conversation about sharks
Do you like sharks? Have you ever seen a shark before?
Steve cannot stand when people slurp their drinks. During lunch, his classmate sitting next to him, George is slurping is drink so loudly! How do you think Steve feels? What strategy can he use?
Annoyed/frustrated; get headphones
You find out a kid in your class is having a birthday party next week and invited several kids from the class but not you. How does that make you feel? What might you do about it?
sad, mad, talk to them
Start a conversation about books
Do you like to read? What kind of books do you like?
Start a conversation about video games
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Charlie is in science class. He already learned about the planets and doesn't feel like this information is useful. How does he feel? What can he do?
bored; play with putty/take a break
What is your favorite card game?
My favorite card game is _______.
Kelly was talking to her teacher about a new video game called Mario Super Strikers. Ms. Smith said, "Oh, I've never played Mario Super Bikers before." That's not what Kelly said! How does Kelly feel? What can Kelly do?
frustrated; "Can I explain it again, I don't think you heard me?"
Luke was really wanted to play Would You Rather in his lunch group. The group decided to play checkers. No one likes that game! How does he feel? What can he do?
angry/frustrated/disappointed; "Can we make a plan for next time?" "Can I go into a separate space?"
Connor was excited to go to the pool with his class. When they walked over to the pool, it was closed! How does he feel? What can he do?
frustrated/disappointed/annoyed; take a break/"Can we make a plan to do ___instead?"