Empathy
You borrowed your friend's favorite toy and when he asks you for it back you realize you lost it.
What are two feelings he might have?
Sad
Disappointed
Upset
Angry
Annoyed
Let down
What does it mean to have a small problem?
A small problem is when you are able to solve the problem yourself without the help of an adult. It is not an emergency and nobody is getting hurt. You should have a small reaction to a small problem.
You don't earn checks during math and don't have enough money to buy chromebook at choice. You are starting to feel very angry.
Name two things that you feel in your body when you're angry.
(Think about: heartbeat, breathing, muscles, belly, temperature, energy)
Warm/hot temperature
Fast/shallow breathing
Clenched fists
Tight muscles
Pounding heartbeat
Lots of energy
Name a strategy that will give you less energy
Lazy 8 breathing
Box breathing
4-7-8 breathing
Yoga/stretching
Listening to calming music
Visualization
Muscle relaxation
Journaling
Coloring
Counting backwards
What was the average lifespan of a tyrannosaurus rex?
20-30 years
Your classmate trips in front of the class and everybody laughs at him.
What are two feelings he might have?
Embarrassed
Upset
Mad
Hurt
What does it mean to read the room?
Look around to see what others are doing and what rules they are following to figure out what you should be doing and how you should behave.
You get to school and realize that you forgot to do your homework last night. You are worried that your teacher will be upset with you.
Name two things you feel in your body when you're worried.
(Think about: heartbeat, breathing, muscles, belly, temperature, energy)
Fast heartbeat
Shallow breathing
Tense muscles
Knot in your belly
Name a strategy that will give you more energy
Jumping jacks
Running in place
Taking a walk
Having a cold drink of water
Splash cold water on your face
Dancing
Singing to your favorite song
How many legs does a lobster have?
10 total: they have 8 walking legs and 2 larger claw legs
You give your friend a gift for her birthday and she loves it!
What are two feelings she might have?
Happy
Excited
Grateful
Thankful
What does whole body listening mean?
It means using your ears to listen to the speaker, looking at the speaker with your eyes, keeping your body still and calm, and focusing on what the speaker is saying or doing.
You are playing your favorite game in gym and feel very excited!
Name two things that you feel in your body when you're excited.
(Think about: heartbeat, breathing, muscles, belly, temperature, energy)
Lots of energy
Buzzing
Fidgety
Wiggly
Fast heartbeat
Tell the group how to do box breathing
Draw a box or trace one with your finger. Breathe in for 4 seconds, hold your breath for 4 seconds, breathe out for 4 seconds, hold your breath for 4 seconds, and repeat at least 3 times!
What food is the main ingredient in guacamole?
Avocado
You lose your game of Battleship and get so mad that you throw the game board and start yelling that your opponent cheated.
What are two feelings your classmates and teachers might have?
Worried
Nervous
Upset
Stressed
Unsafe
Confused
What does it mean to keep your brain in the group?
It means to stay focused and think about what the speaker is saying and ignoring off-topic thoughts you might be having
You were looking forward to seeing your best friend at school, but he is home sick today and you're feeling sad about it.
Name two things that you feel in your body when you're sad.
(Think about: heartbeat, breathing, muscles, belly, temperature, energy)
Slow heartbeat
Slow breathing
Not a lot of energy/drained
Sick belly
Relaxed muscles
Tell the group how to do muscle relaxation
Which planet has the most moons?
Saturn - it has 53 moons!
You meet someone new and spend 10 minutes talking to her about your favorite video game. When you are done talking, she tells you that she doesn't play video games.
What are two feelings she might have had?
Bored
Uninterested
Annoyed
Irritated
What does it mean to be a flexible thinker?
It means being able to change plans, think about something differently, see something from another person's perspective, change our minds, and compromise.
You just finished calming time in the classroom and are feeling relaxed.
Name two things that you feel in your body when you're calm and relaxed.
(Think about: heartbeat, breathing, muscles, belly, temperature, energy)
Slow/deep breaths
Slow heartbeat
Medium energy
Relaxed muscles
Cool temperature
Name a different strategy to use for each zone
Blue - movement, jumping jacks, running in place, taking a walk, having a cold drink of water, splash cold water on your face, dancing, singing to your favorite song, think of something funny/happy
Green - putty, fidget, breathing, coloring, calming music
Yellow - take a break, lazy 8 breathing, box breathing, 4-7-8 breathing, yoga/stretching, listening to calming music, visualization, muscle relaxation, journaling, coloring, counting backwards
Red - take a break, lazy 8 breathing, box breathing, 4-7-8 breathing, yoga/stretching, listening to calming music, visualization, muscle relaxation
What type of dragon is Toothless from “How to Train Your Dragon”
A Night Fury