Coping Strategies
Name a coping strategy someone could use to calm down when they are sad or angry
Deep breaths, count to 10, drink of water, take a walk, think of a happy memory, read a book, sit in a comfy chair and many more
Sometimes I'll check in with the class by asking "Fist to ______" to see how things are going for you.
Five
Good choices have good consequences
Bad choices have bad ____________
Consequences
The name of this boy who our class made choices for to learn about good & bad consequences.
Danny.
When we TALK in a POSITIVE way to our SELF in order to manage big emotions or difficult situations.
Positive Self-Talk
He stands up for Blue when Red is picking on him. After reading this story, we learned that YOU COUNT.
One
We did a Lion's Breath, Kitty Cat Stretch, imagined we were trees & colored to practice our _______ (M word)
Mindfulness
Gerald, this type of animal thought he couldn't dance. But really, he just needed a different song.
Gerald the Giraffe
When I say "I feel.....When you....Could you please...." I am using this potion to share my feelings and solve problems.
The Emotion Potion
We watched a video about Charlie the Hippo and his best friend Makhosi the Rhino to learn about how to be a good friend. Name TWO ways to be a good friend
Be kind, listen, play together, ask questions, and many more!
Being accountable means....
You accept your mistakes
Are honest & responsible
Act to fix the problem
Alfonzo the Goat used the pieces of his ______ to help frogs, a cat, a chicken and many other animals. He learned that kindness is more important than fancy things.
Coat
One of two voices inside our head. This one encourages us to do our best while the Referee Voice tries to get us to give up.
Coach Voice
Never play with fire, use sharp tools alone or ride on wheels without a helmet are part of the this many's never-nevers.
Eight
This I word means all the special and unique pieces that make you, you.
Identity
After reading "It started with Lemonade" we made lemonade. We compared the water to the positive thought, the sugar to a helpful action and the lemon juice to this.
A challenge, problem, or adversity