Brain science
This part of your brain helps you make decisions and solve problems.
What is the prefrontal cortex?
This chemical, sometimes called the "love hormone," is released in your brain when you do something kind for someone.
What is oxytocin?
Inclusion means making sure everyone feels ___.
What is welcome?
This phrase shows you care when someone is sad.
What is “Are you Okay”?
In Connect 4, you win by connecting pieces. What’s one way people can “connect” with kindness at school?
By including others in games or conversations.
When you're scared, this part of your brain helps you react quickly.
What is the amygdala?
Studies show that doing kind acts can lower this, which is your body's reaction to stress.
What is blood pressure?
When someone is left out because they’re different, it’s called ___.
What is exclusion?
Saying this when you hurt someone’s feelings shows responsibility.
What is “I’m sorry”?
Each piece in Connect 4 matters. How does this show that every person matters in a group?
Everyone adds something important, just like each piece helps build a win.
This chemical in your brain makes you feel happy when someone is kind to you.
What is dopamine?
According to research, people who regularly help others are more likely to feel this emotion, which is the opposite of sadness.
What is happiness?
True or False: You can include someone by inviting them to play or sit with you.
What is True?
Giving someone a compliment is a way to spread ___.
What is positivity?
If someone is left out during a game, what’s a kind way to include them?
Invite them to play or ask if they want to join.
Your brain can grow and change when you learn new things. This is called ___.
What is neuroplasticity?
Kindness can improve this part of your health, which includes your heart, lungs, and blood vessels.
What is cardiovascular health?
Studies show that when people feel excluded, they may feel this emotion, which is also a color.
What is blue (sadness)?
Words can hurt or heal. Using kind words is a way to show ___.
What is respect
Connect 4 needs teamwork to block and build. How can teamwork help make school more inclusive?
Working together helps everyone feel safe, welcome, and supported.