Your sister shares a problem she’s facing with friends, and you’re not sure how to help. How can you show that you’re listening, ask her questions, and offer a little advice if she asks for it?
How does this girl feel?
Stressed
You got a low grade on an assignment you tried hard on, and you feel disappointed. How can you remind yourself of what went well and decide on one way to improve next time?
What is this student doing?
He is talking in front of the class/ He is presenting/ He is reading in front of the class
How does this boy feel?
Bored/Tired
What is happening?
They are talking with the teacher/The boy isn't paying attention
In a group project at school, a teammate is struggling, but you’re staying on top of your part. How can you offer to help them in a way that doesn’t make them feel uncomfortable?
You and your brother both want to watch different shows on TV at the same time. How can you start a conversation to decide fairly, showing that you’re willing to listen and compromise?
A friend confides in you about a mistake they made, and they seem upset. How can you listen to them, ask questions, and share a time when you made a similar mistake to help them feel better?
Your brother is excited about a new game he’s playing, but you don’t know much about it. How can you show interest by asking questions, even though it’s not something you’re familiar with?
Your brother thanks you for helping him with his chores when he was busy. How can you respond in a way that acknowledges his appreciation and lets him know you’re happy to help?
What class are these students in? How can you tell?
They are in science or chemistry; They have goggles on/There are test tubes/They are wearing lab coats
You’ve been staying focused on schoolwork and chores, but today you feel distracted. What can you say to yourself to get back on track, and what small reward can you give yourself once you finish?
What are these students doing?
They are leaving school/They are going home
You notice your sister has been skipping her chores, but you’ve been consistent with yours. How can you encourage her to stay on track, sharing why you think it’s helpful to keep up with responsibilities?
What are these students doing?
They are whispering during class
Your teacher gives you constructive feedback on a project you worked hard on. How can you respond respectfully and ask questions to understand how you can improve?
What is the girls mom doing?
She is helping her with her homework
What is happening? How can you tell?
The students are bored/tired/sleeping; One of them is asleep/One of them is covering their eyes/
What is happening?
He is yelling at her/They are arguing
How does this girl feel? How can you tell?
Happy; She got a good grade on her test
You got distracted while doing your homework, and now it’s taking longer than expected. What can you say to yourself to refocus and plan for a short break or reward once you finish?
How does this girl feel?
She is upset/She is sad
You realize you forgot to sweep the kitchen last night after promising you would. How can you tell your mom honestly and take responsibility, while also making sure to remember next time?
What is the girls mother doing?
She is packing her lunch for school
Your sister tells you she’s proud of completing her homework early. How can you show interest in her work by asking questions and also share a success of your own to keep the conversation going?
Your mom notices you’ve been keeping up with your chores and praises you for it. How can you show gratitude, and what can you say to let her know it’s important to you to be responsible?
Where are these students? How can we tell?
They are in the gym/They are at recess; They have a basketball
You’ve been consistent with your hygiene routine this week and feel proud. What can you say to yourself to celebrate, and how could you treat yourself to acknowledge the hard work?
A friend tells you they’re nervous about an upcoming test, and you did well on the last one. How can you encourage them, share a tip, and let them know you believe they can do it?
How do these students feel?
Angry/Upset/Mad
How does the girl feel? Why do you think she feels this way/what happened?
She is upset/She is crying; She is being bullied
You and your sister have a friendly competition to finish your chores first. How can you make it fun, and how can you show good sportsmanship regardless of who wins?
You realize you’re good at helping classmates with a subject but still struggle with another. How can you acknowledge both your strength and weakness, and ask for help in the area where you need support?
What are these students doing? How can you tell? How do they feel?
They are working together; They have books and pencils in front of them; They are annoyed/frustrated/upset/mad
What is happening? How can you tell?
She is being bullied; They are pointing, laughing, whispering about her/The girl looks upset
What is the student doing?
Asking the teacher for help/Showing her teacher her assignment/Talking to the teacher about the assignment or homework
How does this boy feel reading?
Happy/Interested
What is happening in this photo?
The students have taken over the classroom
What are these students doing?
They are passing notes to each other in class
How does this girl feel? How can you tell?
She is mad/She is sad/She is upset; She failed her test
What is the teacher doing?
Helping the student
What are the students doing?
They are working together on an assignment
You’re proud of yourself for finishing chores, homework, and your shower on time today. How can you reward yourself in a small way, and what can you say to recognize the effort you put in?
A friend at school is feeling down after failing a test, and you know how hard they studied. How can you support them by offering encouragement and sharing your own experiences with failure?
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