Noticing the different ways Battie tries to refuse and show he does not want to play.
Exploring what it means to say "no" to something, and what it can feel like when you are not heard.
Thinking about the difference between going along with something and genuinely wanting to join in.
Considering how the other kids responded.
Exploring what it might look like when someone's "no" is not respected and what could help in that situation.
Tamara decides she wants to play kiss chasey at lunch time, and the only person she wants to chase is Battie. Battie does not want to play and tries to get away from Tamara in several ways throughout the episode.
• What did you notice about how Battie showed he did not want to play?
• What are some ways you can let someone know you do not want to do something?
• How do you think Battie felt when Tamara kept trying even after he said "no"?
• Battie joined in the game even though he did not really want to. Has something like that ever happened to you?
• What could the other kids have said to Tamara to help Battie?
• At the end, Battie's "no' was not listened to. What do you think should have happened instead?
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