Brain Games
True or False: Our brain stops growing when we're 15 years old.
False; 25 or 26
What do we notice in our body when we're feeling stressed?
Rapid heartbeat, tense muscles, stomachaches, sweaty or shaky hands, shortness of breath
True or False: It's easy to make smart decisions when we are upset and stressed.
False
True or False: Conflict is when 2 or more people disagree about something.
True
True or False: Practicing gratitude is bad for our mental and physical health.
False
The part of your brain that saves your memories & helps you learn.
Hippocampus or Memory Saver
The Fight stress response can mean fighting someone, but it can also mean...
Yelling, using mean words, blaming others, stomping feet, etc.
How do we feel when our Guard Dog is in control?
Upset, uncomfortable, & your body is tense or hot.
The size of our reaction should match the size of the ______.
Problem
How does being thankful help us in school?
Better grades, make good choices, achieve goals, etc.
The part of your brain that feels emotions and tries to keep you safe.
Guard Dog or Amygdala
The Flight stress response is when someone...
Runs away or tries to escape.
When your Wise Owl is in control, how do you feel?
Calm/relaxed, ready to learn, safe
This style is when someone avoids problems or always lets the other person get their way.
Passive or Turtle
Give 2 examples of how being thankful is good for our physical health.
Improved sleep, more energy, motivated to exercise, less likely to get sick, live longer.
The part of the brain that helps you make smart decisions.
Wise Owl or Prefrontal Cortex
When your Guard Dog senses danger, it tells your brain to do one of these 3 things...
Fight, Flight, or Freeze
Which part of the brain is in control when we Flip Our Lid?
Guard Dog or Amygdala
This style is when a person yells, blames others, or bosses them around.
Aggressive or Tiger
In the story Those Shoes, what lesson does Jeremy learn?
Appreciate what we have, be kind to others, what we need is sometimes more important than what we want. etc.
Flipping your lid is when your brain is so stressed out that it makes you ____ without ____ first.
Act without Thinking first.
The Freeze stress response can affect your brain or your body. Explain the difference.
Your body is frozen & can't move; your brain has stopped understanding what's going on.
Name at least 2 coping strategies that help bring the lid back down.
Breathing exercises, count to 10, take a break, walk away, lemon squeezes, etc.
This style is when a person uses a calm voice, listens to the other person, & speaks up for themselves.
Assertive or Owl
Explain why it's important to notice and appreciate the good things in our life.
Answers will vary.