Movement
Name a simple exercise you can do at your desk to help you feel less stressed.
What is stretching?
Watching this on TV or your tablet can help take your mind off worries for a little while.
What is a cartoon?
Squeezing this soft object in your hand can help release stress.
What is a stress ball?
Talking to this person at school can help you solve a problem or feel better.
Who is your school counselor?
This type of breath is slow and deep and helps you calm down when you’re upset.
What is deep breathing?
This activity involves moving your arms and legs in the water. It’s also a fun way to relax!
What is swimming?
This kind of book tells a made-up story and can take you to faraway places in your imagination.
What is a fiction book?
Blowing these can help you slow your breathing and focus on something calming.
What are bubbles?
This person at home might give you a hug when you’re feeling down.
Who is a parent or guardian?
Wrapping yourself in this soft item can make you feel warm and safe.
What is a blanket?
Walking in this part of your neighborhood can help you feel calm.
What is a park?
Name an art activity that keeps your hands busy and lets your creativity shine.
What is painting or drawing or coloring?
Playing outside with these people can help you feel happy and connected.
Friends
Playing outside with these people can help you feel happy and connected.
Who are friends?
Listening to this kind of sound, like waves or rain, can help you relax.
What are nature sounds?
This fun dance move might make you smile while getting you moving.
What is flossing?
Playing this kind of game with friends can help you forget your stress.
What is a board game?
Rubbing this on your hands can make you feel calm and smell nice.
Lotion
Sharing this with someone—a smile or a high-five—can brighten their day and yours.
What is kindness?
What are some thoughts and feelings that you have felt throughout the week?
Answers vary.
Doing this for just five minutes outside can help clear your mind and make you feel better.
Jumping Rope
Singing along to this type of sound can make you feel happy and distracted.
Music
Feeling this in a sandbox or at the beach can be a soothing experience.
Sand
Helping this person in need can make you feel good inside and make their day better.
Who is someone in your community?
This calming practice involves sitting quietly and focusing on your breathing or a peaceful thought.
Meditation