Flexible Thinking
ROLL THE DICE
Name two uses for a scarf besides wearing it around your own neck
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Examples: decoration for a snowman, blanket for a doll, slingshot, belt
ROLL THE DICE:
True or false:
Other people respond to my actions by forming thoughts and opinions about me.
True
Believing that you can improve a skill by working on it is an example of:
a) Fixed mindset
b) Growth mindset
c) Rudolph mindset
b) Growth mindset
Describe a body signal that let's you know you need to stop and calm down
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Examples: clenching my fists, crying, yelling, red face, feeling too warm, upset stomach
ROLL THE DICE
List three feeling words related to "mad."
Examples:
angry, frustrated, rage, furious, grumpy
Your parents told you that you were parent pickup today, but you are one of the last students left in the gym. Your negative thought about that is, "They forgot me." What is another possibility?
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Examples- they are running late because of traffic, bad weather, etc.
If I want others to think of me as friendly and kind, I should:
a) Talk about others behind their back
b) Smile, be polite, and use helpful words
c) Snap at people when they try to talk to me
b)
Believing there is nothing you can do to get better at a skill is an example of:
a) Fixed mindset
b) Sled mindset
c) Snowstorm mindset
a) Fixed mindset
Example: Belly breaths. Put your hand on your stomach. Breathe in slowly through your nose as your stomach rises. Breathe out slowly through your mouth.
Use your arms to show how big your feeling would be in this situation:
You twist your ankle right before the final tournament of the season, and you can't play in the last game.
The class will earn points only if everyone participates.
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You have been asked to build a bridge strong enough to support a 5 pound weight between two desks. Your bridge can be made of tape and popsicle sticks, straws, or newspaper rolls. Describe what you would do to help you choose the best bridge material?
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Example- using only a few sticks, straws, or rolls of newspaper, perform a test to see which material is the strongest
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Examples: Talk to a friend or family member, write or draw about my feelings. Spend time doing an activity as a family instead. Find something else to look forward to.
ROLL THE DICE
True or false:
The idea that you're either born with a talent or you're not is an example of growth mindset.
False
It's either an example of fixed mindset. It's true that some people have different natural abilities than others, but you can develop talents and abilities with effort
Act out using a calming strategy and making a safe choice for this situation:
A classmate pushes you into the lockers.
Accept any reasonable response
Which of these words doesn't belong?
a) miserable
b) pleased
c) agitated
b) pleased
Pleased is a comfortable feeling like happy. Miserable and agitated are both uncomfortable feelings.
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Examples- you left it at home and didn't realize, you put it in a separate place so it wouldn't get lost, you misplaced it yourself
Your friend tells you that they don't want to be your friend anymore. You're not sure why. If you hope to repair the relationship someday, you should:
a) Follow them around all day, trying to change their mind
b) Shoot mean looks at them every change you get
c) Say, "When you're ready to tell me, I'd like to know what I did to upset you" and give them space
c)
Reminding yourself that learning something new is a process and it's okay to struggle at first is an example of growth mindset.
True
Act out using a calming strategy and making a respectful choice for this situation:
You are angry because your teacher tells you that you owe her your whole recess time because your test isn't done.
Example:
Actor takes deep breaths. Actor says "okay" and gets back to work on the test quietly.
DAILY DOUBLE: FOR DOUBLE POINTS
Which word doesn't belong?
a) amused
b) optimistic
c) anxious
d) grateful
c) Anxious means worried. Amused, optimistic, and grateful are related to happy.
DAILY DOUBLE: DOUBLE POINTS
You and a friend have been having problems getting along for quite awhile. You've tried talking about the issues with many adults at school and at home, but almost every day there is another disagreement. What else could you try to solve the problem peacefully?
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Examples- take a friend break, make a written agreement about how to treat each other, ask a mutual friend for advice, etc.
List three things about school that you don't control and three things that you do control.
Examples:
Don't- who my teacher is, how long recess is, when my homework is due
Do- my effort, my attitude, my actions, my thoughts
If you have a growth mindset, you know that:
a) Your skills will stay the same forever
b) You have all the talents you'll ever have the day you're born
c) Your brain needs practice and repetition to master new skills
c) Your brain needs practice!
To make strong brain pathways, you have to keep trying over and over.
Partner challenge:
Make up your own breathing technique and teach your partner how to do it. The class will earn points for this question only if everyone participates appropriately.
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You might experience this feeling when your sibling gets a nice gift and you don't get anything. It starts with a "J"
Jealous