Unit 2
In Unit 1, we learned about Self Awareness. We just finished Unit 2, what was the topic?
Self Management
In the Upstairs/Downstairs Brain video we learned the Downstairs brain is fully developed when...
You are BORN!
In the mindfulness video, what was the presenter eating?
Oranges!
True or False?
Regular exercise is crucial for children's overall development?
What was our PBIS focus for January?
What does Self Management mean?
The management of or by oneself; the taking of responsibility for one's own behavior and well-being.
The job of the downstairs brain is to keep us safe.
The job of the upstairs brain is to: _____________
THINK!
What does the word mindfulness mean?
The practice of paying kind, gentle attention to the present moment—what they are doing, feeling, hearing, or seeing right now—without judging it or rushing.
Exercise benefits us in many ways!
Social
Mental Health
Cognitive
and __________
PHYSICAL
Our RAMS should be getting _______ hours of sleep each night to be their best selves.
9-12 hours!
True or False?
We can feel things like anxiety, stress, fear and anger in our bodies.
TRUE!
In the Upstairs/Downstairs video we learned the Upstairs brain is developed when...
You're in your mid-20's.
True or False?
Mindfulness is a practice that will not help you focus.
FALSE!
You can use mindfulness to calm your body, focus on school work, play a sport, etc!
True or False?
Studies have shown children who exercise regularly has better focus and memory retention.
TRUE!
Name one kindergarten teacher
Mrs. Brey
Ms. Balinski
Miss Fischer
Mrs. Hoffman
What is a coping skill?
simple tools like deep breaths, drawing, or talking to someone that help them manage big feelings and difficult situations, allowing them to calm down, feel more in control, and solve problems in healthy ways.
*Hint: They all start with "F"
Fight, Flight or Freeze
A mindfulness practice that uses the 5 senses to help you feel in control.
Hint: G___________
Grounding
True or False?
If you are active when you are young you will have poor bone density when you are old like Mrs. Glentz.
FALSE! Being active when you are young improves your bone density!
A Harbor Springs student looked to by others as an example to be imitated.
*Hint 3 word answer:
______ _______ ________
RAM Role Model
We have 5 external senses and 3 internal senses... making that 8 total senses!
What is the name of the 8th sense? Hint: This sense sends us internal body signals like hunger, thirst, heartbeat, or tummy aches
Interoception!
In the Upstairs/Downstairs video we learned that our "staircase" connecting the two parts is still fragile while we are kids. What are some ways we can strengthen our "staircase."
Deep breathing, stretching, talking to trusted adults, etc.
What is Mrs. Glentz's favorite candy?
Sour Patch Kids!
Bonus point if you said Red Sour Patch Kids
Exercising releases "feel good chemicals" in our brains. This is why we usually feel better after being active. What are these "feel good chemicals" called?
Endorphins
What is the name of our school resource officer?
Officer Swiss!