Flexible vs Rigid

You are playing a board game with a friend, and they want to go first. You want to go first too. You both begin to argue. Are you being Flexible or Rigid?

Your friend wants to play with Legos, but you don’t like Legos. You say NO WAY! Are you being Flexible or Rigid?

I don’t have the paper I need to do my homework, so I’m not going to do it. Are you being flexible or rigid?

When I returned to class and realized everyone picked partners while I was in the bathroom, I decide to leave class again. What’s the use of being there if I don’t have a partner? Are you being flexible or rigid?

Mike was playing dodge ball in PE. He was accidently hit in the face by a ball. The person who threw the ball apologized. He took a deep breath and accepted the person's apology. Mike returned to the game. Is he being flexible or rigid?

Picking your nose is NOT a strategy to help you be more flexible. True or False?

Jasmine was playing soccer in PE. Her team lost. She ran and pushed a classmate on the other team. Is she being flexible or rigid?

Your friend asked if they could use your favorite pencil. You say "sure, but please give it back when you are done." Are you being Flexible or Rigid?

Your friend was supposed to come over for a playdate, but they are sick and can’t come. You start to cry but then take a deep breath and use self talk to calm down. Are you being Flexible or Rigid?

The book I’ve been waiting to check out of the library is out for the 3rd week in a row. Are you being flexible or rigid?I’m going to tell the librarian that I demand my rights as a student.

We were supposed to be painting our masks in art today, but we have a substitute who has a different plan. I want everything to be the way I was expecting. I’ll go talk to the teacher. Are you being flexible or rigid?

Your friend ONLY wants to play with Legos, but you don’t like Legos. You say ok, sure! Are you being Flexible or Rigid?

Taking a deep breath is a strategy to help you be more flexible. True or False?

At recess, your friend wants to play freeze tag, but you’ve never played freeze tag before. You try it even though your are not sure about it. Are you being Flexible or Rigid?

Self talk is NOT a strategy to help you be more flexible. True or False?

Drawing is NOT a strategy to help you be more flexible. True or False?

Taking a sip of water is NOT a strategy to help you be more flexible. True or False?

Your friend wants you to sit with them at a different lunch table today. You say "I would rather sit in our usual spot if that is ok." Are you being Flexible or Rigid?

Joey was late for school because he woke up late. He ran to class and slammed his books down. He refused to do any work because he was so frustrated. Is he being flexible or rigid?

Taking a break is a strategy to help you be more flexible. True or False?

Your field trip today was rescheduled to tomorrow because of the weather. You say ok, no problem! Are you being Flexible or Rigid?

Your class was supposed to watch a movie this afternoon, but you have an assembly. You stomp your feet and say "What?!" loudly so everyone can hear. Are you being Flexible or Rigid?

Running away is NOT a strategy to help you be more flexible. True or False?