Beware of Glassman
What is Glassman's power?
To make you have BIG, upset reactions over small or medium problems.
Superflex helps us be totally flexible __________.
Thinkers (problem solvers would also be acceptable)
You left your lunch on the bus.
Small Problem
You are starting to get upset over a math problem that you don't understand. Name a calming strategy.
Any calming strategy is acceptable!
Your Inner Coach uses what kind of self-talk to help you?
Positive Self-Talk
Who loves to work with Glassman and make our brains get STUCK on a thought or feeling?
Rock Brain
Behavior that makes other people feel good is called ______________.
Expected Behavior
You are working with a partner and it feels like they aren't listening to your ideas.
Medium Problem
You were really hoping to go out for ice cream with your family but the plans changed. You are really disappointed and sad. Name a calming strategy.
Any calming strategy is acceptable!
True or False- Your Inner Coach would say, "You stink, you should just give up!"
False
Your favorite book got wet. You are feeling pretty sad and upset about it. Oh no! Glassman got into your brain! How does Glassman make you act?
Yelling, crying, making a tiny problem BIG!
Glassman can get into all of our brains sometimes and makes us have a ________ reaction over a small problem.
Big, huge, gigantic, earthquake sized
You walk in to class and there is a substitute teacher!
Small Problem
A classmate is making noises and it is really frustrating you! Name a calming strategy.
Any calming strategy is acceptable!
True or False- Your Inner Coach would say, "This might be tough but I believe in myself! I can give it a try and get help if I need it!"
True
Glassman makes you have big reactions over small problems. That can make other people feel uncomfortable. What kind of behavior is this?
Unexpected Behavior
One of the strategies I can use to calm my body is to take a really deep _____________.
Breath
You are in the car with your family and you get into a scary car accident!
Big Problem
You are playing a game with your friends and you really want to win! But, you are not doing so well and your team is losing. You are getting really frustrated and angry! Name a calming strategy.
Any calming strategy is acceptable!
Name a time when you might need to use your Inner Coach
-taking a test
-trying something new
-working through big feelings
Glassman called up one of his buddies to help ruin your recess and get you really upset over a small problem. The other Unthinkable loves to ruin fun games. What is his name?
Destroyer of Fun (DOF)
If I use strategies to help me defeat Glassman and stay calm, I will feel really _________ of myself.
Proud
In control
Your teacher asks you to keep working on a paragraph that you don't really want to finish. You are starting to feel frustrated and upset.
Small Problem
You just found out your best friend is in a different class than you. You are really disappointed and sad that you are not together. Name a calming strategy.
Any calming strategy is acceptable!
What are some things your Inner Coach would say to help you? List as many as you can!
You've got this! You can do it! You can do hard things! It's okay to fail, it means you're trying new things!