Brain Filter Cards
Social-Emotional Skills
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Brain Filter Challenge
We have lots of thoughts every day! Some thoughts should stay inside our Brain Filter to keep from hurting others. Other thoughts are safe and helpful to send to our Speech Bubble.
Directions for Recess & Classroom Sorting
1. Cut out the 12 scenario cards from the next page.
2. Read each card and think: "If I say this out loud, will it build someone up, or tear them down?"
3. Glue or place the cards in the correct column below.
THINK IT!
Keep these inside! These thoughts might hurt someone's feelings, cause an argument, or aren't necessary to say out loud.
Place Card 1 Here
Place Card 2 Here
Place Card 3 Here
Place Card 4 Here
Place Card 5 Here
Place Card 6 Here
SAY IT!
Share these out loud! These statements are polite, helpful, supportive, or share your thoughts in a kind way.
Place Card 1 Here
Place Card 2 Here
Place Card 3 Here
Place Card 4 Here
Place Card 5 Here
Place Card 6 Here
Unit: Social Detective Skills Think: Does it help or does it hurt? Page 1 of 2
Scenario Sorting Cards
Cut along the dotted lines!
Read each card. Pay close attention to the words. Are they thoughts that should be kept safe inside your head, or said out loud? All cards have the same style so you must use your reading skills to sort!
CARD A
"Your new haircut looks really strange. It makes your head look like a giant fuzzy peach!"
Scenario: Friend's Haircut
CARD B
"Hey, do you want to play four-square with us? We have an extra spot open in line!"
Scenario: Recess Game
CARD C
"You got that math problem wrong. How did you make such an easy mistake?"
Scenario: Math Time
CARD D
"That science idea is really cool! Let's try combining our ideas together."
Scenario: Group Project
CARD E
"I noticed you are struggling to open your locker. Would you like some help with it?"
Scenario: Locker Hallway
CARD F
"Ew, you have a giant tomato sauce stain on your shirt! Did you drop your whole lunch?"
Scenario: Lunchroom
CARD G
"This game is incredibly boring. I don't know why any of you actually enjoy playing this."
Scenario: Recess Choices
CARD H
"Are you okay? That looked like a really hard fall. Let me help you up!"
Scenario: Playground Accident
CARD I
"Your drawing of that dog looks super realistic! I love the fluffy ears."
Scenario: Art Class
CARD J
"Great try! You almost caught that ball. We will get them next inning!"
Scenario: Kickball Game
CARD K
"You are making so much noise while chewing your apple. It is really grossing me out."
Scenario: Snack Time
CARD L
"Why do you talk so much during silent reading time? You are keeping everyone from reading."
Scenario: Reading Corner
Unit: Social Detective Skills Careful cutting builds fine motor skills! Page 2 of 2