Feelings
Name 3 hard to deal with and 3 easy breezy feelings.
For example... mad, sad, worried, annoyed, shy and happy, excited, calm, proud.
Name 3 ways to move your body in a BIG way.
swimming, yoga, taking a walk, soccer, jumping jacks, exercising, dancing, and more
How do you use a mind jar?
Shake the jar and watch the glitter settle to the bottom while focusing on breathing and calming down.
Give 2 examples of small problems.
1. Someone budging in line
2. Your friend says they don't want to play with you
What are the 3 parts of the triangle?
Thoughts, feelings and actions
What is a coping skill you can use at home?
Fidget, take a walk, cuddle a pet, take a bath, write in a journal, listen to music, talk to an adult, take a nap
Change "I have to go to bed early" to an I get to.
I get to have a good night's rest.
I get to have lots of energy tomorrow for school.
What do you do if you have a big problem? Give an example.
Tell an adult.
Example: you see a student climbing over the fence at recess
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
What are the 4 types of coping skills?
1. Movement skills
2. Relaxation skills
3. Distraction skills
4. Thinking skills
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
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
Tell about a time when you had more than one feeling.
On the first day of school I felt excited and nervous. I felt nervcited.
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
What is gratitude? Name 3 things you're grateful for.
Gratitude is being thankful for things in your life.
Examples: family, friends, school.
What is an I feel statement or I-message?
I feel ___ when you ___. I need ____.
What is a trigger?
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