Name 3 hard to deal with and 3 easy breezy feelings.
For example... mad, sad, worried, annoyed, shy and happy, excited, calm, proud.
What are the 4 types of coping skills?
1. Movement skills
2. Relaxation skills
3. Distraction skills
4. Thinking skills
How do you use a glitter jar?
Shake the jar and watch the glitter settle to the bottom while focusing on breathing and calming down.
Name 5 adults you can ask for help if you have a big problem
Mom, dad, grandparent, teacher, counselor, cousin, aunt, uncle, police officer, coach, older sibling, neighbor
What are the 3 parts of the triangle? What is a trigger?
Thoughts, feelings and actions. An event or thing that happens that leads to a feeling.
Name 3 ways to move your body in a BIG way.
swimming, yoga, taking a walk, soccer, jumping jacks, exercising, dancing, and more
What is gratitude? Name 3 things you're grateful for.
Gratitude is being thankful for things in your life.
Examples: family, friends, school.
Give 2 examples of small problems.
1. Someone budging in line
2. Your friend says they don't want to play with you
Give an example of an expected behavior and an example of an unexpected behavior.
expected- raising hand to talk in class
unexpected- running in the hallway
Name 3 yoga poses
Tree, cobra, dog, half pigeon, sun, star, bow, butterfly, bird, half moon, plank, chair, kite, windmill, child's pose, table, reverse table
Tell the difference between a bubblegum and a brick brain.
Bubble gum: growth mindset, persistence, get to brain, positive self talk, Power of Yet, I can do this!
Brick brain: fixed mindset, negative, gives up, have to brain, I can't do this
What is an I feel statement or I-message?
I feel ___ when you ___. I need ____.
Name 3 different types of breathing strategies.
Bumblebee breathing, belly breathing, 5-finger breathing, rainbow breathing, ocean breathing
Name 3 distraction skills you can use at school
coloring, drawing, art, reading a book, listening to music, using a fidget, puzzle
What is a body scan?
Breathing and noticing how your body is feeling.
Name the 8 problem solving strategies on the wheel of choice.
1. Talk it out
2. Share and take turns
3. Apologize
4. Ignore it
5. Walk away and take a break
6. Find a new activity
7. Rock, paper, scissors
8. Tell them to stop