Social Decoder

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Feeling Invisible in Class

You feel invisible in a busy classroom.

Being Pushed Out of a Game

You join a game but get pushed out.

Your Idea Being Ignored

You bring an idea and it gets ignored.

Kids Moving Away

Kids move away when you sit down.

Not Being Called On

You raise your hand but never get called on.

Losing a Partner

A partner switches to someone else.

When a Friend Sits Somewhere Else

Your friend sits elsewhere without telling you.

When Someone Says You Can’t Sit With Them

You ask to sit with someone and they say no.

Being Left Out of a Group Project

Students leave you out of a group project.

Not Being Chosen for a Team

You are not chosen for a team activity.

Feeling Invisible in Class

You feel invisible in a busy classroom.

Being Pushed Out of a Game

You join a game but get pushed out.

Your Idea Being Ignored

You bring an idea and it gets ignored.

Kids Moving Away

Kids move away when you sit down.

Not Being Called On

You raise your hand but never get called on.

Losing a Partner

A partner switches to someone else.

When a Friend Sits Somewhere Else

Your friend sits elsewhere without telling you.

When Someone Says You Can’t Sit With Them

You ask to sit with someone and they say no.

Being Left Out of a Group Project

Students leave you out of a group project.

Not Being Chosen for a Team

You are not chosen for a team activity.

Feeling Invisible in Class

You feel invisible in a busy classroom.

Being Pushed Out of a Game

You join a game but get pushed out.

Your Idea Being Ignored

You bring an idea and it gets ignored.

Kids Moving Away

Kids move away when you sit down.

Not Being Called On

You raise your hand but never get called on.

Losing a Partner

A partner switches to someone else.

When a Friend Sits Somewhere Else

Your friend sits elsewhere without telling you.

When Someone Says You Can’t Sit With Them

You ask to sit with someone and they say no.

Being Left Out of a Group Project

Students leave you out of a group project.

Not Being Chosen for a Team

You are not chosen for a team activity.

Feeling Included at Lunch

You want to feel included at lunch or break.

Standing Up for Yourself

You want to stand up for yourself kindly.

Sharing Your Interests

You want to share your interests with a classmate.

Working Together Without Overload

You want to collaborate without being overwhelmed.

Explaining Your Feelings

You want to explain your feelings safely.

Asking Someone to Play or Work Together

You want to ask someone to play or work with you.

Fixing a Small Conflict

You want to repair something after a small conflict.

Joining a Group at Break Time

You want to join a group at break time.

Keeping a School Friendship Strong

You want to keep a friendship going at school.

Making a New Friend

You want to make a new friend in class.

Feeling Included at Lunch

You want to feel included at lunch or break.

Standing Up for Yourself

You want to stand up for yourself kindly.

Sharing Your Interests

You want to share your interests with a classmate.

Working Together Without Overload

You want to collaborate without being overwhelmed.

Explaining Your Feelings

You want to explain your feelings safely.

Asking Someone to Play or Work Together

You want to ask someone to play or work with you.

Fixing a Small Conflict

You want to repair something after a small conflict.

Joining a Group at Break Time

You want to join a group at break time.

Keeping a School Friendship Strong

You want to keep a friendship going at school.

Making a New Friend

You want to make a new friend in class.

Feeling Included at Lunch

You want to feel included at lunch or break.

Standing Up for Yourself

You want to stand up for yourself kindly.

Sharing Your Interests

You want to share your interests with a classmate.

Working Together Without Overload

You want to collaborate without being overwhelmed.

Explaining Your Feelings

You want to explain your feelings safely.

Asking Someone to Play or Work Together

You want to ask someone to play or work with you.

Fixing a Small Conflict

You want to repair something after a small conflict.

Joining a Group at Break Time

You want to join a group at break time.

Keeping a School Friendship Strong

You want to keep a friendship going at school.

Making a New Friend

You want to make a new friend in class.

When You’re Expected to ‘Just Know’

You’re told to ‘just know’ something without being shown.

Inconsistent Rules

A rule seems different depending on who asks.

Mixed or Vague Feedback

You get feedback that feels mixed or vague.

Unsure if a Teacher Is Joking

You can't tell if a teacher is joking or serious.

Inside Jokes You Don’t Get

Students use inside jokes you don't understand.

When ‘Maybe Later’ Is Confusing

A teacher says 'maybe later' but you don't know when.

Missing an Activity Explanation

The class starts an activity you didn't hear explained.

When a Friend Sends Mixed Signals

Your friend talks to you one day and ignores you the next.

Whispering and Glances

Students whisper and look your way.

Unclear Instructions

A teacher gives unclear instructions.

When You’re Expected to ‘Just Know’

You’re told to ‘just know’ something without being shown.

Inconsistent Rules

A rule seems different depending on who asks.

Mixed or Vague Feedback

You get feedback that feels mixed or vague.

Unsure if a Teacher Is Joking

You can't tell if a teacher is joking or serious.

Inside Jokes You Don’t Get

Students use inside jokes you don't understand.

When ‘Maybe Later’ Is Confusing

A teacher says 'maybe later' but you don't know when.

Missing an Activity Explanation

The class starts an activity you didn't hear explained.

When a Friend Sends Mixed Signals

Your friend talks to you one day and ignores you the next.

Whispering and Glances

Students whisper and look your way.

Unclear Instructions

A teacher gives unclear instructions.

When You’re Expected to ‘Just Know’

You’re told to ‘just know’ something without being shown.

Inconsistent Rules

A rule seems different depending on who asks.

Mixed or Vague Feedback

You get feedback that feels mixed or vague.

Unsure if a Teacher Is Joking

You can't tell if a teacher is joking or serious.

Inside Jokes You Don’t Get

Students use inside jokes you don't understand.

When ‘Maybe Later’ Is Confusing

A teacher says 'maybe later' but you don't know when.

Missing an Activity Explanation

The class starts an activity you didn't hear explained.

When a Friend Sends Mixed Signals

Your friend talks to you one day and ignores you the next.

Whispering and Glances

Students whisper and look your way.

Unclear Instructions

A teacher gives unclear instructions.

When Class Rules Change Suddenly

A class rule changes suddenly without explanation.

When a Teacher Thinks You’re Not Trying

A teacher says you are not trying when you are.

Being Ignored in Group Work

Your group refuses to listen to your ideas.

Losing Your Spot

A student takes your spot without asking.

When a Substitute Misunderstands You

A substitute teacher misunderstands you.

When Students Laugh at You

Students laugh when you drop something.

Being Blamed in Group Work

A classmate blames you for a group mistake.

Someone Mocks Your Answer

Someone mocks your answer during a lesson.

When a Teacher Raises Their Voice

A teacher raises their voice at the class.

Being Pushed in the Hallway

Another student pushes past you in the hallway.

When Class Rules Change Suddenly

A class rule changes suddenly without explanation.

When a Teacher Thinks You’re Not Trying

A teacher says you are not trying when you are.

Being Ignored in Group Work

Your group refuses to listen to your ideas.

Losing Your Spot

A student takes your spot without asking.

When a Substitute Misunderstands You

A substitute teacher misunderstands you.

When Students Laugh at You

Students laugh when you drop something.

Being Blamed in Group Work

A classmate blames you for a group mistake.

Someone Mocks Your Answer

Someone mocks your answer during a lesson.

When a Teacher Raises Their Voice

A teacher raises their voice at the class.

Being Pushed in the Hallway

Another student pushes past you in the hallway.

When Class Rules Change Suddenly

A class rule changes suddenly without explanation.

When a Teacher Thinks You’re Not Trying

A teacher says you are not trying when you are.

Being Ignored in Group Work

Your group refuses to listen to your ideas.

Losing Your Spot

A student takes your spot without asking.

When a Substitute Misunderstands You

A substitute teacher misunderstands you.

When Students Laugh at You

Students laugh when you drop something.

Being Blamed in Group Work

A classmate blames you for a group mistake.

Someone Mocks Your Answer

Someone mocks your answer during a lesson.

When a Teacher Raises Their Voice

A teacher raises their voice at the class.

Being Pushed in the Hallway

Another student pushes past you in the hallway.