Prompt What are some of the great things about being a kid today? [Let students talk about the ways they feel good about life. Remember what they say! This may be useful information later!] Connecting Let’s hear how some of our replies might have been similar....
Blue Sky Moment Note: This one works particularly well when students are sitting at their desks, and we have them place their hands flat on their desks, palms down. Today we’re going to do some imagining! We’re going to learn a new way to help ourselves feel calm and...
Prompt If your friend was really sad, or if you were really sad, how would you decide which adults you would go to for help? How do you know which adults you can trust? How do you know which adults will listen? Who has already found adults in our school that you know...
Prompt What could teachers do to help students who are feeling sad or down? This is helpful information for teachers and for schools in general. We at 5RM would love for you to send us the ideas students generate about how schools could support them. If you have a...
Prompt Two part prompt What are the kinds of things that happen that make children sad? [Let several students reply.] What can you do when a friend is sad? [Generate conversation. Examples might include: We can listen We can talk with them We can try to cheer them up...
