Healthy Choices
Jokes
Who did it better?
Hygiene
Social skills
Jokes
100
Is the food pictured below a healthy choice?
No. All of the food pictured is junk food and should be eaten in moderation. A healthy diet is important!
100
What is easy to get in to, but hard to get out of?
Trouble
100
Elizabeth is having a rough morning. She doesn't want to go to program today. Her coach arrives to pick her up. After she gets in the car, Elizabeth begins telling her friend to leave her alone and to shut up.
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Donald is having a rough morning. He doesn't want to go to program today. Donald uses his deep breathing coping skills and decides to turn his mood around so that he can have a good day. His coach arrives to pick him up and Donald goes on to have a good day at program.
Donald. It always good to remember that you can turn your day around at any time and choose to have a great day. Ways that you can turn your day around is by using your coping skills, focusing on the positives, engaging in conversations about topics you enjoy. The opportunity to have a good day is always your choice!
100
When washing your hands, it is recommended that you sing this song two times to make sure you have taken enough time while washing...
The happy birthday song
100
Should you post or share your location on social media? Why or why not?
You should not. You never know who can see your location and this could put you in danger.
100
If you have 13 apples in one hand, and 10 oranges in the other, what do you have?
Big hands
200
Which of the following foods is actually a fruit and not a veggie?
A- Tomato
B- Corn
C- Potato
A- Tomato
200
What does a triangle call a circle?
Pointless
200
Joey has just been asked by his coach to wash his hands after picking his nose. He is embarrassed because his coach said: "Joey, let's go to the restroom" in front of all of his peers. He storms out of the room and says to his coach, "I was just getting something off my nose!"
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Darla has just been asked by her coach to wash her hands after picking her nose. She is embarrassed because her coach said, "Darla, let's go to the restroom" in front of all of her friends. After washing her hands, she pulls her coach aside to explain that she felt embarrassed and asked if the coach could not do that in front of everyone again.
Who did it better? Joey or Darla?
Darla. Assertive communication is very important and always works better than aggressive communication. Being an adult means that we act as such and communicate our feelings and issues clearly and with a calm attitude.
**It is also appropriate hygiene practice to ask someone if you can step out to blow your nose, rather than using hands or fingers**
200
At a minimum, we should do this hygiene step at least twice per day (in the morning and before bed)...
Brush our teeth
200
True or False: You can understand a person's view/opinion without agreeing with them.
TRUE! We can understand what they are saying and the reasons why, but it doesn't mean we have to agree or feel the same way. Just because we don't agree, doesn't mean that we need to get upset or start to argue. Everyone has a right to their own views and opinions.
200
Why can't you give Elsa a balloon?
Because she'll let it go!
300
What is this?
The food pyramid. This shows each food group and how many servings we should try to eat every day for a balanced and healthy diet
300
What did the alien say to the garden?
"Take me to your weeder"
300
Jamie is at the gas station with his group. He sees a bag of chips that he really wants, but he doesn't have the money for it. He takes a mental note of how much the chips costs and writes it down so that he can remember to add it to his spending budget for the upcoming weekend.
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Susan is at the gas station with her group. She sees a bag of chips that she really wants, but she doesn't have the money for it. When her group isn't looking she grabs the bag of chips and hides it in her backpack. She leaves the store without paying.
Who did it better? Jamie or Susan?
Jamie. Stealing is never ok and could cause legal problems. All items should always be paid for. Being an honest person is an important trait to have. Spending wisely involves making a budget and making sure you have the money necessary to purchase the items you want. It is always ok to wait until you have the money, it is never ok to steal because you don't!
300
How many hours of sleep should you aim for each night?
8-10 hours
300
We show we are LISTENING when our eyes are...
Looking at the person speaking and nodding in response to what they are saying.
300
What animal is the worst at hiding?
The leopard because he's always spotted!
400
We need a variety of foods to stay healthy. What else do we need besides food?
A- Ice cream
B- Candy
c- Chocolate
D- Water
Water. We should be consuming water through out our day to make sure we are well hydrated.
400
What do you call a skeleton that went out into freezing weather?
A numb skull
400
Flo is upset because Johnny used her favorite pen. She can't believe he would do that. She calmly tells Johnny that he used her favorite pen and she didn't like it. Johnny apologizes. Flo decides to forgive him and move on.
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Albert is upset because Ashley used his favorite pen. He can't believe she would do that! He yells at her. Ashley apologizes and Albert says he won't forgive her. Weeks go by and Albert still isn't talking to Ashley because he is holding a grudge.
Who did it better? Flo or Albert?
Flo. It can be very upsetting when someone uses our belongings without permission. Being assertive and communicating that calmly is important. When someone apologizes, it is ok to forgive them and move on. Holding grudges and treating people horribly because we are upset is not ok and can be very hurtful. Hurting someone because they upset you is never ok. Ignoring people when they speak to us is childish behavior.
400
What causes hair to collect oil and appear greasy?
Not washing it often enough
400
What is an acquaintance?
An acquaintance is someone that we know, but not very well. For example: Librarians, gas station clerks, store employees, dogs and their owners that we pass in the park.
400
What's worse than finding a worm in your apple?
Finding half a worm in your apple!
500
You need calcium to keep your bones strong. Which of these foods has the most Calcium?
A- Chips
B- Soda
C- Grapes
D- Broccoli
D- Broccoli
Broccoli and green, leafy vegetables are an excellent source of calcium
500
What do you call a camel with no humps?
Humphrey
500
Sonya tells her coach at pick up that she hurt her leg over the weekend. She says that she doesn't know if she's going to be able to walk as much today. Coach asks her to try her best, and Sonya says she will. She decides that her injury isn't that bad and participates in all activities without any issues.
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Freddy tells his coach at pick up that he injured his leg over the weekend and it really hurts. He doesn't think he will be able to walk as much today. Coach asks him to try his best. While walking, Freddy repeatedly complains and whines loudly about it. Eventually he sits down and refuses to walk any farther, even though his friends still want to continue and have agreed to walk slower.
Who did it better? Sonya or Freddy?
Sonya. It is always a good idea to communicate any pain or injuries with coaches and staff. If an injury is severe, your staff should communicate that with day program. If an injury isn't serious, you should try your best to participate in all activities. It is also a good idea to think of your friends/peers and what they want to do. Compromise is always possible!
500
Where do the most germs live on your hands?
Under your finger nails
500
What word is a complete sentence when setting boundaries?
No
No is a complete sentence when setting healthy boundaries.
500
What kind of music do balloons hate?
Pop
600
What should you do to have a healthy diet?
A- Eat the same thing every day
B- Eat lots of the same thing
C- Eat different types of food
D- Eat a lot of food
C- Eat different types of food.
It's always nice to change it up because eating the same thing every single day would get very boring! Of course, we should avoid over eating as well by making sure we follow portion sizes. Eating a wide variety of foods within each food group is the best option for a balanced and healthy diet.
600
What did Cinderella say when her photos didn't show up?
"Some day my prints will come"
600
Harold and his group are walking down the street. He sees a fireman sitting in the firetruck, taking a break. He rushes up to the truck and begins talking to the fireman, even though he can see that he is on his phone and taking a break. When the fireman steps down, Harold says, "I've always wanted to sit in a firetruck" so that the fireman will allow him to do so. He climbs into the truck and continues talking to the fireman, even though his coach is asking him to get down and resume program.
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Ariana is walking with her group and sees a fireman taking a break in the firetruck. As she passes, she notices that he is on his phone and seems to be taking a break. She quickly says hello and continues walking.
Who did it better? Harold or Ariana?
Ariana. It is great that we admire and appreciate firemen and police officers for their hard work in our community. But, they also deserve to take breaks and rest during their day. We need to be respectful of their down time. It is also important that we do not disrupt day program schedule because acting like Harold will delay the rest of the group, and that isn't being courteous or respectful.
600
True or false: You do not need to bathe every time you exercise/sweat.
False! Showering after exercise is a good thing. We can get sweaty and stinky during exercise, and showering ensures that we stay fresh!
600
Jane was telling her friends about her weekend. Brian kept interrupting her story, asking questions or adding details. Jane felt frustrated that Brian kept interrupting. How can Jane communicate this with Brian?
"Brian, I feel frustrated when you keep interrupting me when I'm talking. Next time, can you please wait until I finish speaking?"
600
How does the moon cut it's hair?
E-clipse it
700
Name 3 healthy food choices
Answers will vary
700
What musical instrument is found in the bathroom?
A tuba toothpaste
700
Alan was excited because he was going to be visiting his family this weekend. His mom called last minute to cancel because something came up. Which is the appropriate response?
A- Alan is upset. He storms to his room and begins yelling and hitting the walls and windows.
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b- He tells his staff that he is sad and asks if he can go for a walk in the yard to relax.
b- He tells his staff that he is sad and asks if he can go for a walk in the yard to relax.
Of course, it is upsetting when plans are cancelled last minute. It is ok to be upset. The best thing to do is to use coping skills and maybe ask if the visit can be rescheduled soon. Sometimes things happen that are out of our control. Accepting changes, assertive communication and coping skills are all good things to do in this scenario.
700
True or false: caffeine beverages (like soda) and/or sugar can keep you up at night.
True
700
True or False,
Boundaries keep us safe and show respect in a relationship when we and others can follow it
True
700
Why did the selfie go to prison?
He was framed!
