Name one thing you can do to help yourself focus in class.
Any (examples: take deep breaths, sit still, or look at the teacher).
What color would you use to draw anger?
Any (explain your answer)
What makes someone a good friend?
Examples: Being kind, listening, sharing, helping.
Freeze dance! Dance until I say FREEZE.
GOOD LISTENING!
What’s one thing you’re really good at?
Any
True or False: Taking deep breaths can help your brain pay better attention.
True
What is something you can do when you feel really mad?
Any thoughtful response (i.e., Count to 10, talk to an adult, take deep breaths)
You see someone sitting alone at lunch. What can you say to them?
Thoughtful responses:
“Do you want to sit with me?” or “Hi, I’m [name]!”
Simon Says
NICE!
What makes you feel proud?
Any
Focus Game! Stare at a spot on the wall for 30 seconds without blinking. Can you do it?
GOOD JOB!
Act it out! Show me your "calm down pose."
GOOD JOB!
What’s something kind you’ve done for a friend?
Any act of kindness (e.g., helped them, played with them).
Finish the pattern: clap, clap, stomp, ____, ____.
Any
True or False: You’re in charge of your own actions.
True
What is one thing that distracts you? What could you do instead?
(Example: Talking to friends – instead, look at the board.)
Name 3 places in your body where you feel anger.
Any (explain your answer)
True or False: Yelling at your friend helps solve a problem.
False
Pick a silly animal and act it out until I guess it!
What does it feel like when someone doesn’t listen to you?
Any feeling word.
Memory Challenge! I’ll say 5 words. Repeat them back in order.
GOOD JOB!
Create a superhero whose power is calming down others. What’s their name and power?
Any name and calming superpower (e.g., “Cool Down Kid” who gives calming hugs).
Role play! Pretend you’re meeting someone new. What do you say?
“Hi, my name is [name], what’s yours?” or similar friendly greeting.
60-second scavenger hunt
Name a time you made a good choice even though you were upset.
Any self-regulated response.