Calm Down
We do this every day as humans, but when done properly it can be very effective to keep us calm.
True or False:
Screens can have a positive educational effect.
True
How many hours of sleep per night are recommended for 6th-8th graders?
Free 100 points!
Free 100 points!
Name two countries that start with the letter "R".
Double points if you can name three!
Russia, Romania, Rwanda
Used in math and learned early in life, also great for calming us down.
Counting
True or False:
Screen time has been linked to obesity, sleep problems, depression, and anxiety.
True
Reference: Muppalla SK, et al. Effects of Excessive Screen Time on Child Development: An Updated Review and Strategies for Management. Cureus. 2023 Jun 18;15(6):e40608. doi: 10.7759/cureus.40608. PMID: 37476119; PMCID: PMC10353947.
How many hours before bed is it recommended to stop using screens?
1 hour (or more)
"God speaks in the silence of the heart."
What does this mean to you?
Bonus (200pts): Who said this?
We need to be still and have quiet time in order to hear God and know his will for us.
Saint Teresa of Calcutta or Mother Teresa
How many stomachs does a cow have?
A sensory item that feels good in our hands
Fidget tool
Kids ages 8-12 in the United States spend an average of _____ hours per day in front of a screen.
4-6 hours
Reference: American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
This is a chemical in some drinks (or foods) that should be avoided later in the day to improve sleep.
caffeine
"On the seventh day God completed the work he had been doing; he rested on the seventh day from all the work he had undertaken. God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work he had done in creation."
What book of the Bible?
Bonus (300pts): What chapter?
Genesis 2:2-3
What is the name of the ocean between the United States and the United Kingdom?
Atlantic Ocean
A calming tool processed through auditory stimulation.
Music
Other than using screen for school work, experts say that screen time should be limited to:
a) less than 1 hour per day
b) less than 2 hours per day
c) less than 4 hours per day
b) less than 2 hours per day
This activity can promote better sleep at night. It is body movements that require energy and get the heart rate up.
physical activity, sports, exercise
True or False: Engaging in relaxation techniques and rest regularly can significantly reduce stress and anxiety.
True
Reference: Jabr, F. (2016). Give Me a Break. Scientific American Mind, 27(5), 44–49. https://doi-org.chadronstate.idm.oclc.org/10.1038/scientificamericanmind0916-44
How many hearts does an octopus have?
Three
A great calm down strategy that primarily uses your prefrontal cortex.
Good thoughts / Positive thinking
Name one positive effect of video games and one negative effect of video games.
Positive: problem-solving skills, creativity, teach about history and culture, be competitive, help memory
Negative: encourage violence, promote social isolation, take away from school work
What is one habit that can promote better sleep?
consistency in wake up and sleep time, bedroom environment, go to bed drowsy, keep the bed for sleeping only, bedtime routine, healthy eating, exercise
Rest, as distinct from sleep, can be defined as interrupting physical and mental activity to achieve a relaxed state.
Name 2 things you can do to relax.
listen to music, pray, read, go for a walk, sit quietly
Name two countries that start with the letter "F".
Double points if you can name three!
France, Finland, Fiji