Papercut. What size is the problem? What should you do?
small/ medium problem. Take a deep breath and move on. Maybe ask a teacher for a bandaid if its bleeding.
I'm the best at this game.
Think it
You don't like when your sibling has a turn on the swing
small
Your friend walks into a room and makes this face. Everyone is there for their birthday! What is their face communicating?
Shocked; surprised (mouth and eyes open wide)
You look really nice today.
Say it
You throw up. Size?
medium
You're feeling sick at school
medium
Thank you for helping me.
Say it
a classmate touched your hair and you didn't want them to
little problem (medium if they won't stop)
How is this person feeling? What is a thought possibly going through his/her head?
How do you know? What clues are there?
How is this person feeling? What is a thought possibly going through his/her head?
How do you know? What clues are there?
You are sitting in class and look over at your teacher who is sitting at her desk. You see her doing this. What is she communicating?
Frustrated; upset; sick (hand on forehead, hand held out)
See smoke. What size is the problem? What should you do?
Big problem! Tell a grown up right away!
It's your mom's birthday and you give her a gift. She reacts like this. How do you think she is feeling?
Surprised, happy
How is this woman feeling? How do you know?
Annoyed (rolls her eyes)
How is this person feeling? What is a thought possibly going through his/her head?
How do you know? What clues are there?
You can't remember your log in for the computer. Size?
small
Your mom has a big project at work. She is working late and all of a sudden you look over and she is doing this. What is she communicating?
She's frustrated/annoyed.
It is someones birthday in your class and they are passing out treats. You don't like chocolate cupcakes. You say "No thank you"
Say it
How is she feeling? How do you know?
Worried; nervous (hand near mouth; biting finger nails)
You hear that 2 kids are going to fight in the parking lot after school.
Medium
You are better at wiping tables, so you tell your boss, "He always messes up. Let me do it!"
Think it
How does he feel? How do you know?
Angry (eye brows narrowed - moved closer together)
Pushing a laudry cart through a group of people saying, "I have to get through my boss just called me!"
Think it
You are doing your work and smell something funny. You say to yoru co-worker, "Did you fart?"
Think it
Your teacher is going to call your parents because of your bad grades. Size
Medium
Calling your boss and saying, "I'm sick. I puked all night and it was gross"
Think it
Your friend says something and you go "huh?". They repeat it and then you laugh because it was a funny joke. This is their reaction.
Annoyed - face palms bc why didnt you get it the first time
Mom tells you to do a chore you don't want to complete
Small
How is this person feeling? What is a thought possibly going through his/her head?
How do you know? What clues are there?
Your friend slipped on ice and scraped their hand
medium problem
You use a walkie- talkie at work and your boss says, "Claire to Sally" and you respond, "What do you want?"
Think it
You are eating dinner at your friends house. You do not like what their mom made for dinner. You say "I'm not very hungry"
Say it
you have to go to the office but you don't know where it is
medium problem
That haircut makes him/her look funny.
Think it
You're talking to your crush and you look at your friend land they are doing this.... What are they communicating? How do you think they are feeling/thinking?
They're happy for you
The class is presenting projects on space. One of your classmates goes to present and just constantly makes jokes the entire time. You look at the teacher and she is doing this. What do you think she is communicating?
Annoyed/Disappointed
You come home and show your mom your report card. This is what she does. What is she communicating?
Very happy; excited (clapping hands, mouth open wide)
How is this person feeling? What is a thought possibly going through his/her head?
How do you know? What clues are there?
Nevaeh is playing tag with you at recess. You decide that you don't want to play anymore, so you say "Go away!"
Think it
Your friend crumples up her math paper and says, “I’ll never get this!” She sighs and crosses her arms. What emotion is she showing? What would be a helpful response?
She seems frustrated or upset. You could ask if she needs help.
When playing at the park, you fall on the ground and get a big scrape on your arm. It starts to bleed a lot.
Medium
You give an answer in class, but the answer is wrong. Size?
small
Your teacher asks the class a question. You give her an answer and she does this. What is she communicating?
Disappointed; upset (puts his hands in the air; puts his head down)
Your teacher is passing out a test. You look over at a classmate and see them doing this. What are they communicating?
Worried; nervous (hand near mouth; biting finger nails)
Your neighbor shows you a picture he worked very hard on and says, “It took me all weekend!” He’s smiling. How does he feel? How should you respond?
She feels proud and happy. You could say, “Wow, that looks great!
Joe is studying for a science quiz. He really needs to do well on the quiz. As he is studying, Felicia loudly hums her favorite song. How could Joe be feeling?
Annoyed
your brother is annoying you
BIG
Sam has a crush on Julia. The Spring Fling dance is in 2 weeks, and Sam planned to ask Julia to go to the dance Sam painted a sign that said “Would you go to Spring Fling with me?” and showed it to Julia. Julia said “No, sorry"
Embarassed, hurt
How is this person feeling? What is a thought possibly going through his/her head?
How do you know? What clues are there?
How is this person feeling? What is a thought possibly going through his/her head?
How do you know? What clues are there?
A tornado or hurricane in your town. Size
Big
Your best friend moved away. Size?
Medium
Your sister tells you that she has to present a big project tomorrow. Later that night, you look over and see her doing this. What is she communicating? How is she feeling?
She is nervous/anxious about presenting.
You use a walkie-talkie at work and your boss says, "Claire to Albert" and you respond, "Go for Albert"
Say it
Thank you for sharing with me.
Say it
You borrow your friend’s scooter. You accidentally crash it into a sidewalk. You aren’t hurt, but there is a dent in the side of the scooter.
Small
Your teacher tells the class about a future fieldtrip. This is your classmates reaction. What are they communicating?
Excited
After dinner, you are cleaning the table. You drop a glass bowl and it shatters on the floor. There is glass all over the floor.
Medium
You are playing ball in your front yard with a friend. The friend accidentally throws the ball near a car and cracks the car window.
Medium
Somebody is being mean to you at school. After teasing you, they push you on the ground.
Medium
He/she always messes up.
Think it
You don't get to do fun friday this week because you got in trouble
not a problem
Your parent hasn't come to pick you up and driveline is over
medium problem
You are mad at your teacher. You shout " I hate you!"
Think it
You love Minecraft and someone in your class has a Minecraft shirt on today. You tell them how cool their shirt is.
Say it
I noticed you have some food stuck between your teeth.
Say it
You see someone go up to your friend and give them a big hug. Your friend looks like this. How do you think they're feeling?
Surprised and/or Confused... maybe even overwhelmed!
You are wearing your new shoes. You are playing outside with your friends and you accidentally step in a pile of mud.
Small
Your homework is really difficult. There is a science problem that you cannot figure out.
Small
Your teacher asks for you to deliver a message to your art teacher. You tell her the message and this is her reaction. What is she feeling/communicating?
Annoyed, unhappy
You lied about your grades to your parents. What is the size of the problem? What is an appropriate reaction?
Medium
How is this person feeling? What is a thought possibly going through his/her head?
How do you know? What clues are there?
Your chromebook isn't charged
little problem (maybe medium if you don't have your charger)
Your friend is sitting in class next to you. The person sitting behind your friend is tapping their pencil over and over again. Your friend looks like this. What is he communicating?
Tired of it; annoyed
I'm allergic to this food.
Say it
Someone is throwing rocks at kids. What size is the problem? What should you do?
Big Problem. Someone could get hurt. Tell the teacher
You and your friend are discussing a disagreement. You look up and this is what she is doing. What is she communicating?
Mad; annoyed (shaking head "no", not smiling)
Forgot your library books on library day. What size is the problem? What should you do?
Small problem. Ask if you can bring them tomorrow.
A classmate is about to go on stage for a school play. He is quiet, fidgeting, and says her stomach hurts. What might she be feeling? How could you support her?
He might be nervous or anxious. You could say, “You practiced a lot. You’ll do great!” or give her a thumbs-up to show support.
How is this woman feeling? How do you know?
Frustrated; upset; sick (hand on forehead, hand held out)
You want to play tag but your friends want to play hide and seek. Size?
small
"you chew your food so loud!"
Think it
You are telling a story at dinner. Your brother keeps interrupting you while you are speaking.
Small
How is this person feeling? What is a thought possibly going through his/her head?
How do you know? What clues are there?
How is this person feeling? What can we say to them?
Confident
That hurt my feelings.
Say it
How is he feeling? How do you know?
Bored or tired (staring straight forward; not smiling)
Your friend in class is tapping their pencil on their desk over and over again. You are very distracted by this. You say to them "That is so annoying! I can't stand you!"
Think it
How is this person feeling? What is a thought possibly going through his/her head?
How do you know? What clues are there?
You bump into someon in the hallway while unpacking in the morning. You say "Move out of the way!"
Think it
Someone is being a bully
medium
I am better at math than he/she.
Think it
You're hair looks a mess today.
Think it
I wouldn't wear a shirt like that.
Think it
Eli is presenting his project on volcanoes for the science fair. Tucker walks by and says, 'VOLCANOES? That's pretty boring. You should've done something more interesting". How do you think Eli feels?
Hurt, disrespected
You wear new shoes to school. Somebody teases you about the shoes and you are feeling sad.
Small
I feel like I'm going to throw up.
Say it
You're playing a game with someone and you win. They do this. What are the communicating?
Angry, mad they lost
How is this person feeling? What is a thought possibly going through his/her head?
How do you know? What clues are there?
There's a tornado outside
big problem
Tommy and Jeff are playing in the championship game for their school soccer team. The other team scores a goal and does this to them. What is the person communicating?
They're teasing them - they are beating them now.
You have a math test at school. You forgot to study for the test.
Medium
You and your friend are sitting around the table. You tell your friend a joke you heard from another friend the day prior. She does this. What do you think she is trying to communicate?
She is annoyed (rolls her eyes)
you didn't get the color of cupcake you wanted
not a problem
You and your friend are working on a group project together. You read the instructions and look up and see your friend looking at you like this. What is he communicating?
He is confused. He doesn't understand the directions!
You are learning a new unit on division. You look over and a classmate is sitting at their desk like this. How do you think they're feeling?
Bored - uninterested.
You need to go to the restroom. Tell your coworkers, "I've got to pee!"
Think it
You are looking forward to eating your favorite snack. You look in the pantry and the snack is all gone.
Small
Some kids having been calling you names everyday even though you asked them to stop. Size?
Medium
You see a classmate kicking and hitting another kid
big problem
Someone isnt sharing. What size problem is this? What can you do?
Small Problem. Ask them nicely to share. Go play something else.
Cat Scratched you. What size is the problem? What can you do?
Small/ Medium problem. Take a deep breath. Walk away. Go wash it. Ask for a bandaid.
Someone accidentally bumps into you. Size
small
Your teacher is announcing the most improved student award and your friend is told that he received it. This is his reaction. How do you think he is feeling?
Shocked; surprised (mouth and eyes open wide)
You bump into someon in the hallway while unpacking in the morning. You say "excuse me"
Say it
I didn't sleep well last night.
Say it
Get away from me.
Think it
You wake up late on a school morning. You rush to get ready but are not ready on time to get on the bus.
Medium
You lost a game you were playing with friends. Size?
small
a friend isn't listening when you try to tell a story
little problem
How is this person feeling? What is a thought possibly going through his/her head?
How do you know? What clues are there?
You look kind of sad.
Say it
How is this person feeling? What is a thought possibly going through his/her head?
How do you know? What clues are there?
Your friend finds out the class field trip is cancelled. He sighs and says, “I was really looking forward to that.”. How might he feel? What could you say?
You could say, “That’s really disappointing. I was excited too,” or suggest something else fun to do.
I'm better at that video game than anyone else in here.
Think it
You lost your shirt last week. You notice your friend is wearing that shirt today at school.
Small
You lost your pencil. What size is the problem? What should you do?
Small problem. Get a new one
There's a fire in the kitchen!
Big
How is this person feeling? What can we say to them?
Happy
When you get home from school, you are very hungry but dinner is not for a few hours.
Small
Your friend loses a board game and slams his hand on the table, saying, “That’s not fair!” What emotion is he probably feeling? What is a calm way to respond?
He is feeling angry or disappointed. You could say, “Maybe we can play again,” and stay calm instead of arguing.
He/she talks funny.
Think it
A classmate is kicking your chair. Size?
small
You are walking to school and accidentally drop your backpack in a pile of water. Your notebook and homework are inside the backpack.
Small
Your younger sibling covers his ears when thunder booms and moves closer to you. What emotion is he showing? What can you do to help?
He is feeling scared or nervous. You could say, “It’s just thunder. You’re safe,” and sit with him until he feels calmer.
Telling your coworker, "If you would have helped me, I could have done it!"
Think it
You are playing a game on the computer. Your mom says it is time for dinner. What size is the problem?
Small
Henry's teacher asked him to stay after class. You peek through the window and see Henry looking like this. How do you think he is feeling? What is happening?
Sad - he is getting into trouble potentially
You hit a classmate and have to go to the principals office. Size?
Medium
I can run so much faster than he/she can.
Think it
You're annoying.
Think it
You are leaving for work and you tell your BOSS "See you later Alligator"
Think It
How is this person feeling? What is a thought possibly going through his/her head?
How do you know? What clues are there?
Will is at the pool with his friends. Will knows how to swim but does not use the diving board. Thinking about the diving board makes his heart beat fast and palms sweaty. His friends keep telling him to use it. How could he be feeling?
Nervous, Uncomfortable, Scared
Asking a co-worker, "I might need your help. Can you help me?"
Say it
you spilled some juice on your desk
little problem (medium if you don't know where paper towel is)
Your friend asks if you want to ride bikes. You realize one of the tires on your bike is flat.
Medium
You see a classmate sitting alone on a bench during recess while everyone else is playing soccer. He looks down and isn’t talking to anyone. How might he be feeling? What could you do?
You could ask, “Do you want to play with us?” or sit with him and start a conversation.
He/she is a really slow reader.
Think it
This is hard for me to do.
Say it
Calling in to your boss, "I can't come in today. I don't feel well"
Say it
Someone cut you in line. What is the size of the problem? What can you do?
Small problem. Ask them to move or tell them that that hurt your feelings. Take a deep breath.
How is this person feeling? What can we say to them?
sick
Someone pushed you. What size is the problem? What can you do?
Small/ medium. Ask them to stop. If they dont stop maybe tell an adult.
He/she has big ears.
Think it
a classmate got really hurt on the playground
big problem
That is sooo easy for me. I can't believe you can't do it.
Think it
How is this man feeling? How do you know?
Disappointed; upset (puts his hands in the air; puts his head down)
How is this person feeling? What is a thought possibly going through his/her head?
How do you know? What clues are there?
You forgot your lunch at home
medium problem
You wake up in the morning and notice your throat is starting to hurt.
Medium
You don't have a pencil to do your work
little problem
I would like to have a shirt like that.
Say it
How is this person feeling? What is a thought possibly going through his/her head?
How do you know? What clues are there?
Your cousin runs into the room smiling and says, “I made the team!” How is he feeling? What should you say or do?
He is excited and proud. You could say, “That’s awesome! Congratulations!” and smile or give a high-five.
How is this woman feeling? How do you know?
Surprised or excited (eye brows raised; eyes open wide)
you and a friend can't agree on what to do at recess
little problem
Your friend had to stay inside when the rest of the class went outside. When he did come out, you look over and see him like this. What do you think he is feeling/what is his body communicating?
Sad/Upset
There's an adult you've never seen before walking around the playground
big problem
A student answers a question wrong and some kids laugh. She blushes and looks at her desk. What is she probably feeling? What would be a kind reaction?
She is probably embarrassed. You could smile kindly, avoid laughing, and maybe say later, “It’s okay, everyone makes mistakes.”
Your teacher passes out graded tests to the class. You look at your friend after they get their test and your friend looks at you and does this.... what his he communicating?
They did good on their test! They're happy/excited!
How is this person feeling? What is a thought possibly going through his/her head?
How do you know? What clues are there?
I'm not sure what I'm supposed to be doing right now.
Say it
I can't see the board.
Say it
Your friend makes a 15 on a test and you make a 50. You make a joke about making a higher grade. Your friend reacts like this... how do you think they're feeling?
Uncomfortable
You see your classmate all alone on the playground. They look sad. You say to your friends "look at them all alone. What a loser"
Think it
How is this person feeling? What is a thought possibly going through his/her head?
How do you know? What clues are there?
How is this person feeling? What is a thought possibly going through his/her head?
How do you know? What clues are there?
Someone is looking at your during class
not a problem
How is this person feeling? What is a thought possibly going through his/her head?
How do you know? What clues are there?
That food looks disgusting.
Think it
There's a fire at school
big problem!
I like your new glasses.
Say it
You are at work. You tell your coworkers, "Excuse me, I've got to go to the restroom"
Say it
You see your classmate all alone on the playground. They look sad. You say "do you want to play with us?"
Say it
Someone called you the wrong name
little problem
Someone in your class bought school lunch and sat down next to you. They take a bite and then do this. What are they communicating?
It's gross/ they don't like what they have to eat
Kim wanted to tell Helen about her new puppy. As she was talking to her, Helen kept her eyes on her phone and kept typing. Helen would sometimes say "mhm" or "yeah". How do you think Helen is making Kim feel?
Unheard, disrespected, hurt
How is he feeling? How do you know?
Annoyed (he slaps his hand on his face)
You are sitting with your friend at the lunch table. Another friend comes over and whispers something in her ear. What is her face communicating?
Surprised or excited (eye brows raised; eyes open wide)
How do they feel? How do you know?
Proud; pleased (patting themselves on the back)
Your coworker offers you peanut butter and you are allergic. Telling her, "No, thank you. I'm allergic to peanuts."
Say it
Telling your co-worker at lunch that their food looks disgusting
Think it
How is this person feeling? What is a thought possibly going through his/her head?
How do you know? What clues are there?
you want to bring a toy to school and your parent says no
not a problem
You are pushing a laundry cart and need to get around a group of people, you say, "Excuse me, do you mind if I go around you?"
Say it
Your friend is on the phone and does this. What is that communicating?
Worried (puts hands on head, eyes open wide)
the lunch line is really long
not a problem
A girl in your class presents a project and the teacher tells her she did a fantastic job. This is her reaction... what is she feeling/communicating?
She's happy/proud of herself.
Your neighbor tells you his dog is very sick. His eyes look watery and his voice is quiet. How might he feel? What could you say?
He probably feels sad and worried. You could say, “I’m really sorry about your dog. I hope he feels better,” or just listen quietly.
How is this person feeling? What is a thought possibly going through his/her head?
How do you know? What clues are there?
You play basketball and at the start of the game you look across the court and see an opponent doing this. What are they communicating?
They're confident/ "you're going down"
You get into an argument with a classmate and you go tell your friend about what happened. This is their reaction. What are they communicating?
Surprised/Shocked
Your mom comes out of your room and looks at you like this. What is she communicating?
Angry (eye brows narrowed - moved closer together)
You lost in a game. What size is the problem. What should you do?
Small problem. Take a deep breath. Ask to play again.
As you are leaving work for the day, you tell your boss, "See you tomorrow!"
Say it
I need help with this.
Say it
Your co-worker takes a picture of you without your permission and you tell them, "I'm not ok with that."
Say it
During the end of year awards ceremony, they always announce the student of the year. The student of the year is your friend Jack. When they announce it, Jack looks like this. What is he communicating?
Surprised
Your knee is bleeding. What size is the problem? What should you do?
Big problem. Ask for a bandaid
You want to play soccer outside with your friends. You look out the window and it is raining.
Small
You and your friend are at an awards assembly. A boy from class goes on stage and starts talking. You look over at your friend and see them doing this. What are they communicating?
Uninterested; bored (staring straight ahead, not smiling)
Your pet dies. Size?
medium
Someone in class does not smell good. You shout "someone in here smells terrible!"
Think it
How is this person feeling? What is a thought possibly going through his/her head?
How do you know? What clues are there?
A classmate called you a rude name
little problem (medium if they don't stop)
You are at the mall with your friends and one of them need to go to the restroom. You wait outside for them. When they come out of the bathroom, they are doing this. What are the communicating?
Disgusted - the bathroom is gross and smells bad