Act It Out!
Pretend you are on stage performing a song that brings a smile to your face, makes you want to dance, or relaxes you. Act It Out by dancing to that song for ten seconds! Then tell me what it is.
Well Done! ( I bet it was Halsey!! ) :)
Stomping your feet and yelling are examples of healthy coping skills.
False
Sketch something that can stress you out sometimes.
Taking a test, missing your parent, fighting with a friend, going to the dentist, speaking in front of the class, or being late to something.
Imagine if you were experiencing a crummy day, what would help YOU the most?
a) Listen To Music
b) Talk To An Adult You Trust
c) Play Outside
d) Draw/ Color/ Create Art
e) Build Something
d) Go For A Walk
Ms. Kellee's response:
a) Draw/Create Art
or
b) Talk To An Adult You Trust
What stresses you out most about not getting your way?
Thanks for sharing!
From the following list, chose the healthy coping tool and Act It Out:
a) yelling at the next person who gets in your way
b) playing video games for three hours straight
c) take a walk outside
c) take a walk outside
It is best to ignore your feelings, pretending they are not there.
False. Feelings are like beach balls. If you shove them down under the water, eventually they explode back up into your face!
Draw a peaceful place that you can visualize and think about the next time you could use a calming coping tool.
Your room at home, a park, or the library.
Imagine if your friend told you they were stressed out because of something going on at home (and they didn't want to share any details), what are 3 helpful coping strategies you could suggest they try out?
Ms. Kellee's answer
1. Write it down in a journal
2. Listen to calming music
3. Read a good book
What worries you about mommy being at her new work and not home with you?
You're so brave!
Choose a healthy coping strategy from the following suggestions, or come up with your own, and without words, Act It Out. See if I can guess what the coping strategy is.
count backwards
read a book
write about how you feel
talk with a trusted adult or friend
ride a bike
build something
practice yoga
paint or draw
write about three things you are grateful for
When life gets hard, asking an adult that you trust for help will only make it worse.
False
Draw something that makes you feel happy and excited.
your favorite thing to do, your family and friends, animals, favorite book or movie.
Imagine if you were really worried about something, and you noticed that it was distracting you in school. Name at least 1 person you could ask for help.
Your Teacher, Mom, a good friend, another trusted adult like Shugee or uncle.
Name 3 things that worry you when you think about your family.
Ms. Kellee's Top 5
1 - fighting
2 - not spending enough time together
3 - missing them and worrying they are safe
What is your favorite way to exercise to help you deal with uncomfortable feelings such as stress, anxiety, or anger? Act it Out.
Ms. Kellee's answer
Dance!
or
Jumping Jacks
Exercising releases "feel-good," chemicals in our bodies that can improve our mood. And when we feel better, we often make better choices about how to deal with tough things.
True
Draw something you can do to take good, kind care of yourself when you feel sad.
Snuggle with your pet, read a book, watch a movie, write in a journal, or talk to a friend or trusted adult.
Imagine if you asked to teach a class called "How to Relax." Show us the relaxation technique you would teach.
Breathe in and out, count to ten, focus on your five senses, or close your eyes.
Coping Skills...
A) are things people can do to feel better and increase peace and calmness when life gets tough.
B) make things worse when life gets tough.
A) are things people can do to feel better and increase peace and calmness when life gets tough.
Choose 3 of the coping tools below and Act Them Out in 1 minute as I guess which ones you are acting out.
1) Exercise (like playing soccer, basketball, or running)
2) Create Art (painting, drawing, sculpting)
3) Talk to someone you trust
4) Watch a funny movie
5) Go outside to connect with nature
6) Take a nap
7) Imagine a calm place or happy memory
8) Listen to music
9) Play with your pet
10) Read a book
Exercising, taking mindful, deep breaths, listening to music, drawing, playing and/or snuggling with a pet, talking or writing about your feelings, thinking about what you are grateful for, imagining a peaceful place, and making a list of 5 positive things are all healthy coping strategies.
True
Draw 3 things you are grateful for that you can remind yourself of when experiencing a really tough day.
Your family, your friends, good weather, things you like to do, your favorite food, or your favorite video game.
Imagine if someone you cared about said something mean to you, and you noticed you started to feel bad about yourself, what are 3 positive things you could remind yourself of?
You are awesome, wonderful, and loveable just as you are!
Your Top 3 Things That Help You Get Through Hard & Stressful Times:
Ms. Kellee's Top 3
1) Creating something (art)
2) Talking to Someone
3) Writing it Down