Mindfulness
What is one thing you can do to help your body calm down?
Deep breathing, take a break, check-in, self-soothe
Should you talk over others in group?
NO!
Name one feeling everyone has sometimes.
Happy, sad, mad, nervous, excited.
What should you do if your friend has made a mistake?
Be kind, support them, offer to help them if you can
Ms. Paige's favorite color is..
Pink !
What does it mean to pay attention to the present moment?
Focus on what is happening NOW, not in the future
What is a distracting behavior when you are trying to do group / school?
Out of your seat, talking out, singing, playing with toys, drawing, etc
True or False: All feelings are okay to have.
True
When it is free time, what are some things you can do to make sure everyone feels included?
Bonus for multiple correct answers
Ms. Paige has two pets, what are they?
Cats !
Name one body part you can notice when you are doing mindfulness.
Heart, hands, mouth (breathing), nose (scent), ears (hearing), feet
When you need to leave the room, you should always...
Ask for permission or let staff know where you are going
How can noticing what feeling you are having at the moment be helpful?
You can stop and think before making negative choices.
What is one respectful way to solve a problem with a friend?
Talk it out, use calm words, ask an adult for help.
Ms. Paige likes a sports team from a different state, what state do you think that is?
New York Giants & Yankees
True or False: Mindfulness can help your brain and body feel calmer.
TRUE !
Your hands and feet should be...
Bonus points if you give multiple correct answers.
To yourself! Feet should be on the floor if you are sitting down, you should not be close enough to anybody else to hit or touch them.
Name things you may notice about somebody if they are feeling angry.
Clenched hands, red face, hitting things, yelling, putting their head down, etc
Name one way to show respect during a group activity.
Name one way to show respect during a group activity.
Ms. Paige's favorite dessert is..
Brownies
When you feel your body getting tense, what is one mindful choice you can make?
Take a break, breathe, stretch, or ask for help
Things that can earn you reds on your tracker are...
- Talking out, out of your seat, hitting others, arguing with each other or staff, not following directions, not participating in group, not doing academic work, not being kind to others or yourself, inappropriate conversations.
True or False: It is okay to have large behaviors when you are feeling angry, sad, happy, etc.
False! You can feel all of those things and still make the right choice.
True or False: It is okay to be mean when somebody is making you angry, is mean first, or is not doing what you want them to do.
Bonus points for answering what you can do instead.
FALSE ! Ask an adult for help if a peer is not listening to you when you try to set boundaries or tell them how you feel.
Ms. Paige has two pets, what are their names?
Maze & Milo