Body skills
What coping skill can you do with your LUNGS?
Breathing exercises or deep breathing
True or False: counting backward from 100 is an effective coping skill.
True
Who can you ask for help when things are hard?
parent/guardian, counselor, Mrs. Morton, another teacher, Mrs. Lao and Jenkins, adults you trust
THIS IS NOT FAIR!!!!!!!!
This doesn't seem fair because _________
quiet voice
My feelings are information
true
What coping skill can you do with your legs
Taking a walk, changing position from sitting to standing or laying down.
True or False: yelling in class is an effective coping skill
Who can I ask for help at Recess?
Supervisor Ladies, Office, nurse, and supervising teachers (if it's morning recess)
YOU'RE MESSING EVERYTHING UP!!!!!!!
I feel upset because you are not listening and that is going to get us in trouble.
If you express a feeling in class, are you in trouble?
no
What coping skill can you do with your eyes?
True or False: yelling in my room, alone, is an effective coping skill
yes or no, depending on the person
I am feeling really upset and need a break. What can I say?
"Excuse me, but I'm feeling a little upset and I'd like to take a break."
You're weird, that's why no one want's to be your friend.
I don't want to hang out, but I hope you find someone else who does.
or say nothing
I had a fight with with my parent. What could I be feeling?
upset, mad, hurt, frustrated, sad, etc
Demonstrate a calm body
(demonstration)
True or False: I have to believe everything people tell me
False
I am afraid to ask my teacher for a break, because I don't want other kids to know. What can I do?
ask to use the bathroom or get a drink of water, or whisper to your teacher privately.
This is boring
no comment
or
could we move a little faster?
How long is a giraffe neck?
6 feet
Demonstrate a cleansing deep breath
(demonstration)
True or False: If you don't think of a coping skill right away, you're stupid
False
use coping skill to calm down before asking, or write down what I want to say.
I DON'T WANT TO TALK TO YOU
Please give me some peaceful time without talking.
Something I do to help me calm down is called a ______
coping skill, strategy