True or False
If I eat an orange that taste rotten, the next one will taste just as gross.
False!
Every piece of food is different. If you've had a bad experience, be open to trying another one again.
Sometimes our tastebuds change too!
Trace the lines of your hands. What do you notice?
My schedule needs to stay exactly how it is?
Stuck
My friend and I are playing a game and they added a new rule.
What can I do?
Pause the game,
Decide as a group if this rule fits the game.
Games can change.
If I'm not happy with the new rule I can calmly wait until the round finishes and go play with someone else.
Breath in the smell of a delicious pizza and blow the air out of your mouth to cool it down.
Thanks for trying!
Friendships can be confusing and complicated.
True.
There are certain social rules that are helpful to know, but it is okay if you still feel confused because friendships don't always seem to follow all the social rules.
Place your hand on your chest and feel for your heartbeat.
Now, jump up and down 10 times and place your hand on your heart again.
What do you notice?
These are body sensations we can pay attention to. They help tell us how we feel and what our body needs.
I am open to trying new activities.
Flexible
I had a terrible start to my day. My cereal was soggy and my clothes were too tight.
How can I change my mood so my entire day isn't ruined.
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What helps people calm down?
Slow, deep breaths
or short and fast ones!
Sloooooow deep breaths...
If I had a hard morning, my ENTIRE day is ruined.
False!
Our emotions come in waves and so do difficult moments! You can make a choice to turn your day around :)
What do you notice?
These are body sensations and we can pay attention to them to figure out how we feel and what our body needs.
Stuck
My classmates are acting silly and I'm finding it too noisy.
What can I do?
Thanks for sharing.
Trace your hand, as you go up a finger breath in, as you go down, breath out.
Thanks for trying!
Everybody is different and has different things that bother them.
True! this is why its important to get to know what bothers you.
Curls your toes tight for 5 seconds and then release them. Do this 2 more times.
What do you notice?
These are body sensations and we can pay attention to them to help us figure out how we feel and what we need.
Trying new food and clothing to see if I like it.
Flexible
I'm eating at a friends house and they put peas on my plate. And now the peas are touching the mash potatoes which I really love.
I don't want to upset my friend. What are some things I can do.
Thanks for Sharing!
True or False:
You should practice Deep Breathing when you are both calm and when you are angry or nervous.
True!
Practicing 5 minutes of deep breathing everyday can help with keeping our nervous systems calm so its easier to manage uncomfortable emotions when they come.