Wait on the sidelines for a natural pause, then ask to join next round.

Run onto the pitch, intercept the ball with your hands, and run away.

SCENARIO 09 Classmate Sad Cues: You want to show a friend a toy, but they are hunched over their desk looking sad.

Shake their arm or lift their chin up physically to get their attention.

Recognize their "closed" body language, give them space, and wait.

SCENARIO 10 Quiet Transition: You are walking quietly in line to the library and see your friend.

Keep a calm body, stay in line, and give a friendly head nod or smile.

Whisper-shout their name, run out of the line, and slap their hand.

Connection Captain • Final Graduation Test

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Connection Crew • Final Assessment

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Name:

Date:

SCENARIO 11 They Say No: You ask a classmate to play with you, but they say: "No thanks, I want to play alone."

Grab their sleeve and pull them toward you saying, "You have to play!"

Accept their answer, say: "Okay, maybe next time," and choose someone else.

SCENARIO 12 The Blocked Strategy: During a board game, a classmate makes a move that blocks you from winning.

Keep hands safe, take a deep breath, and say: "Nice move! That was smart."

Knock the game board over or sweep all the game pieces off the table.

SCENARIO 13 Recess Rule Conflict: You think a kickball was "out," but the other players say it was "safe."

Go with the group's vote to keep the game moving, and keep playing.

Stand on the base, cross your arms, and refuse to let anyone play.

SCENARIO 14 No Swings Left: You want to swing, but all the playground swings are currently occupied.

Walk up and grab the chains of a swing while a classmate is actively swinging.

Stand at a safe distance and say: "Hey, can I have a turn when you're done?"

SCENARIO 15 Assigned Class Partner: The teacher pairs you with a classmate you don't know well.

Take a breath, walk over calmly, and say, "Hi, let's do our project together."

Refuse to work, cross your arms angrily, and slide onto the floor.

Graduation Scorecard

Earn 13/15 correct to graduate to Connection Captain status!

Score

Coach Signature

Connection Captain • Final Graduation Test

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Walk slowly, keeping your tray balanced. Stop at a safe distance from the table, catch their eyes, smile, and ask: "Is this seat open?"

Hotspot 2: Group Work Clashes

Your social studies group is huddled together making a poster. You want to add your drawing to the middle of the board. Everyone is leaning forward, and your teammate is holding the marker.

Danger Move (Touch Bids)

Reaching directly across another student's space, pushing their arms aside, or grabbing the marker from their hand to draw.

Safe Connection Solution

Wait outside the circle. Raise your voice and ask politely: "Can I add my drawing next?" and wait for them to move their body.

Detective Lab Report: Personal Hotspot

Where is the hardest place for you to read signals in the school day?

My personal hotspot is: __________________________________________________________________________________

Connection Crew Lab • Detective Case Files

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Chapter 4: When Things Don't Go My Way

Sometimes, even when I do everything right, classmates might not react the way I expect. They might be having a tough day, they might say, "Not right now, I want to work alone," or the recess game might be completely full.

When this happens, I might feel disappointed, frustrated, or ignored. That is a normal feeling! But a Connection Crew member handles disappointment with calm power.

I keep my body calm and hands to myself, take a deep breath, and tell myself: "That's okay. I can find another friend or try again later." I say calmly, "Cool, no worries!" and walk over to another station. Giving space when people say no is the absolute highest sign of respect.

The Crew Code Checklist

• Stand 3 feet back (arm's length)
• Read open/closed signals
• Use verbal Connection Scripts
• Calmly walk away if they say no

Crew Oath Hands Off,
Words On!

Connection Crew Social Story • The Connection Code

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