How are you?: Any weekend plans?; I love your watch; Tough day today?; Keen to go home?; Busy day today?; I heard you graduated?; You excited for ___?; The weather is great, isn't it?; I haven't seen you since ___.; How are you taking the cold weather?; Are you looking forwards to anything this week?

Small Talk: Discussion Cards

Family Discussion Cards

What makes someone family?
- Who is in your family?
How can you tell when someone in your family is mad?
- Look in the mirror and make a mad face. What does your face do?
How can you tell when someone in your family is happy?
- Do a random act of kindness for a family member.
What is unique about your family?
- Share a special talent.
What makes you proud of your family?
- Share something interesting about your family’s past.
What holiday traditions do you like celebrating with your family?
- If you could invent a new holiday, what would it be like?
Do you have close friends who feel like family? Who are they?
- Write a letter to a friend or family member who lives far away.
How does your family show that they care?
- Show someone that you care by saying something nice about them.

Share a story about a time you were very happy.
- What are 3 things that make you happy?
What helps you feel better when you are sad?
- What would you do if your friend was sad?
What does your body feel like when you are worried?
- Share something that is worrying you right now.
What does your body feel like when you are angry?
- How do you act when you feel angry?
What is something that scares you?
- Tell a scary story.
How do you know when someone in your family is upset?
- How would someone else know that you are upset?
When you feel sad, what does your body feel like?
- How do you act when you feel sad?
How does your body feel different when you are worn-out or tired?
- What is your bedtime routine?

How does the world change during your favorite season?
- What is your favorite time of year? Why?
If you could be an animal, what would you be?
- What animal are you most afraid of?
What is your favorite song?
- Can you play an instrument?
What kind of wildlife have you seen near your home?
- What animals have you touched? What did they feel like?
What is the farthest place you have traveled to?
- Where in the world would you most like to visit?
What are your favorite games to play outside?
- Have you ever invented a new game? If so, explain the rules.
If you planted a garden, what fruits and vegetables would you grow?
- Draw a picture of your dream garden.
If a magical genie granted you one wish, what would you wish for?
- What do you think your best friend would wish for?