Parts of the Brain
Make your brain fist. What does it look like when when our lid is flipped?
Hand open, thumb out, fingers very far away from palm
False
Name 3 people who would be good to help you get calmed down and talk about the problem with
Parent/s, teacher, coach, school social worker, grandparent/s, relative, sibling/s, principal
A name for the brain that helps us make decisions and plan is...?
Prefrontal Cortex (PFC) or Wise Owl
When our lid is flipped our Wise Owl and Guard Dog are still working together?
False
Deep breaths
Amygdala
Making a fist on each hand and putting them together so your knuckles and palms touch can represent the size of your brain
True
If you are playing with friends at recess and you start to get mad what coping skill can you use to make sure you don't say or do something hurtful?
Walk away until you are calmed down enough to talk it out or return to the game
What does the Hippocampus do?
Stores memory- like a scrapbook. from your ABC's to the names of all the people in your family
Our Amygdala (Guard Dog) is responsible for our fight, flight or freeze response
What are some signs that our body might give us that we're getting close to flipping our lid?
Red/hot face, tight muscles, clenched hands, heart pounding, breathing fast, funny feeling in stomach
This part of our brain helps us solve math problems and get to know your favorite book and TV characters. Give me time to work and I can help you make friends, or make the best decision in a tough situation
Prefrontal Cortex (PFC)
Before our lid is flipped, our brain and our body sends us warning signs to let us know we're getting close to flipping our lid?
True
What is Mindfulness?
being present in the moment- here and now, and to be non- judgmental