Non Verbal Communication
What are the different things body language can communicate?
How someone is feeling, creating personal boundaries, greetings
What is one way you can solve a problem?
Use your words, work together, involve an adult
What does having self-control mean?
Being able to control your thoughts and behaviors. For example, getting off your phone after your timer goes off, not eating another snack before dinner
What is mindfulness?
The act of being present and appreciating the things around you.
How many neurons does your brain have?
Billions
What are some possible body clues related to anger?
Tension/tightness of the body and fists, racing heart, faster breathing, clenched jaws, feelings of warmness/hot
What is an example of a small problem?
You can solve it yourself. For example: not being able to find matching socks, forgetting to pack utensils for your lunch, forgetting to put on deodorant
What is an example of positive self-talk?
I can do this, I'm still learning, things take time but I can do it
How can you manage feelings of anger?
Take a break, ask for space, talk to someone, write out your feelings, draw, breathing.
How do we start every session?
Setting the timer and check in
How can you communicate without using words that someone is in your personal space?
Lean away, take a step back, make a face
What is an example of a big problem?
Someone got hurt, you forgot your backpack on the school bus, your having big emotions
What does it mean when you're engine is too high?
Feeling excited, mad, frustrated, wiggly
How does deep breathing help with anxiety?
Slows heart rate, calms the mind, relaxes the body
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What is tone of voice?
It's the way you communicate or say something to someone.
Who is someone at this school you can go to if you have a big problem?
Teachers, nurse, principal, assistant principal, friends
What can you do when your engine is running low?
Drink some water, move body, take a break, ask for help
Where is a space you can use to calm down in your classroom?
The calming corner
What is my favorite color?
Yellow
Act out active listening
Looking at person talking, body faced in their direction, focused on what they are saying, nodding, etc.
What does flipping your lid mean?
When your thinking brain is no longer connected to your emotional brain and big emotions take over.
What does reframing your thoughts mean?
To view/look at things in a different way. Instead of focusing what's wrong, you can reframe to what things are going right.