Choose a safe feeling response

Supplied materials

• Paper or a text document; all cases below are original fictional learning inputs.
• An adult may read aloud; drawing or spoken answers are valid. No personal health information or physical performance is required.
• Jules feels angry when two people want the same crayon. Nobody is hurting anyone. Jules can pause and say, “Can we take turns?” The pair agrees that Jules will use it after Sam. This solves the stated turn problem without grabbing. If grabbing or threats begin, that changes the situation and the teacher should help instead.
• A character feels upset but has not decided what to do. Which first step fits?
• Two calm children want one marker and no plan exists. What fits?
• Both children agreed to use a timer for turns. What fits now?
• A child is being pushed after asking the other to stop. What fits?
• A character is about to grab because they feel angry. What first step fits?
• Two children calmly disagree about whose turn comes next. What fits?

Learn the idea

A feeling is allowed; an unsafe action can still need to stop. Pausing, giving space, asking for a turn and getting adult help are different ways to respond to different problems.

For a small disagreement, use a short sentence that names the need: “I would like a turn.” If the other person agrees, use the plan. If there is danger or a stop is ignored, an adult should handle safety.

Read the made-up facts before choosing. Do not act out hitting or scary scenes. A drawing of a safe next step is valid. Helping someone includes listening; it does not mean forcing a hug or making them smile.

1. Read or listen to the pretend story. Point to the details the question gives you.
2. Name the character’s feeling and choose a safe next step. Get adult help if someone is in danger or ignores a stop.
3. Check your answer against the example. Say what matches and what you would change.
4. Try the practice questions, then the extra task. Drawing or spoken answers are welcome.

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Take it further

Draw a changed case in which a fair turn plan fails because a child keeps pushing. Expected: stop the activity, give space and tell a trusted adult.

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