Self Regulation
What is another example of an item that measures the temperature or controls something.
What is,.......
volume button
thermometer
light switch
etc
What are the three animals used to show the 3 parts of the brain?
What is a,.....
porcupine
hippo
owl
Name 10 feelings
sad
happy
shy
mad
What is a calming strategy you could use if you are mad?
What is,....
take deep breaths
colour
build something
etc.
Problems are __________ or ________________?
What is,....
BIG and small
Who is someone that is affected by your behaviour/actions/ choices?
Who is,.....
parent
teacher
friend
What is the porcupine called?
What is the,...
Amygdala
What is a feeling called when it's difficult to manage (you don't like that feeling). A _______________ feeling.
What is,...
Hard
What is a strategy you could use if you were sad?
What is,....
draw a picture
talk to someone you trust
think of happy thoughts
What is a "BIG" problem?
What is,...
something dangerous or scary, someone may get hurt and you need a grown up to help.
Where is one place you need excellent self regulation skills?
Where is a,.........
classroom
church
library
What is the Hippo called?
What is the,...
hippocampus
What is a feeling called when you like that feeling and it's easy to manage? A ______________ feeling.
What is,...
soft
What is a calming strategy to use when you are hyper?
What is,...
Find a quiet space
Breath and close your eyes
play with putty
etc.
What is a "small" problem?
What is,...
something that is not dangerous or scary and you can solve it all on your own.
Where is a place/job that you need to be quick or act fast?
Where is,....
playing a sport
in a race
recess
when in danger
What is the owl called?
What is the,...
prefrontal cortex
Your body shows/ has ________________ when you have a hard or intense feeling.
What is,...
body cues (signs)
What is your favourite calming strategy?
What is,.....
______________
How would you handle this problem,..
A friend would not include in a game at recess?
What is,..
Tell them how I feel and talk it out
"I" message
What is self regulation?
What is,...knowing how to recognize how you feel and to be able to manage/control your emotions.
Why is keeping our brain healthy important?
What is,...
so it can work properly and at it's best
What are the 3 F's when your amygdala sends off an alarm?
What are,...
Fight
Flight
Freeze
Why is it important to learn self regulation strategies?
What is,...
So you can feel better
So you don't get in trouble
So you can do good work and learn
So you can be the best you can be!
What is Mrs. Miller's favourite hockey team?
Toronto Maple Leafs!!!