Just imagine, you're playing a game and you are so close to winning, but you don't. It is natural to feel.....
Disappointed, sad, jealous, frustrated
What is your favorite yoga pose? (Bonus points if you demonstrate it!)
Any pose is perfect!
You are in a group of kids and all of a sudden all eyes are on you, and you don’t know what to say. Imagine your face is red hot and your heart starts beating fast. You’re experiencing an anxious feeling. What is a coping tool you can try in the moment to calm your body down?
Some options are to take a deep breath, use positive self-talk, squeeze your hands together, or say you need to use the bathroom to take a quick break to collect your thoughts.
What color is Mrs. Manz's room in the background?
Pink (Bonus points if you say with lights!)
What game did we play when we met with the other social skills class?
Jeopardy
Imagine that your heart is racing and your face is red hot. You may be feeling....
Angry, embarrassed, upset, or mad.
If your body needed to move, which one would be a better choice?
Watch a YouTube video
or
Do 10 jumping jacks
10 Jumping Jacks
Your sibling breaks one of your most treasured possessions. When you find out, you feel your heart beating fast.
*What emotion are you experiencing?
*What can you do to calm your body down?
Anger, Frustration or similar.
Acceptable answers include: take a deep breath, remind yourself that mistakes happen, scream into a pillow, healthy movement, walk (around the house or around the block if you are allowed to), talk to a trusted adult or friend. When you are calm, you can have a talk with your sibling about how they can help you replace it.
How does Mrs. Manz start every class?
With her welcome slide, expectations, joke, quote, this or that, and the daily schedule!
In January, we watched a video about emotional regulation. Where were the people in the video from?
Australia
Your heart rate is just right and your breathing is even (not too slow, not too fast). You are feeling....
Calm
You are in class but your body cannot stay still. What should you do?
There are things we can do in daily life that help our minds and bodies stay regulated. Sometimes referred to as “self-care”. What are some ways you can focus on “self-care”? Give 2-3 examples.
Examples of self-care: drinking water or tea, movement, mindfulness, meditation, spending time with family and friends, spending time on your interests: books, TV (in moderation), games, sports, music, and more!
What is Mrs. Manz's favorite drink?
Boba Tea!
What game did we play where we drew emotions?
Feelings/Emotions Pictionary
Imagine this. You just got the exact present you were wishing for! How do you feel?
Excited!
True or False:
Getting some movement in everyday can improve your mood and energy level throughout your whole week.
TRUE!
In some programs, such as “The Zones of Regulation”, the goal is to come away with a “toolkit” of coping strategies. If you had to create a toolkit for yourself, what tools would you include?
*Tools are strategies that help you stay calm when emotions are running high. They do not negatively impact others and can even help you have healthy conversations with others about problems.
Acceptable answers include (but not limited to): breathing strategies, mindfulness strategies, ride the wave, movement, talking to a trusted adult or friend, journaling, etc.
What is one of Mrs. Manz's hobbies?
Playing video games, board games, cooking, walking/hiking, crocheting, painting, and reading.
What was the name of the activity we worked on that helps us match our response to how big the problem is?
Size of the Problem
If you are experiencing a BIG problem, how might you be feeling?
Scared, worried, angry, nervous, or anxious.
True or False:
When you exercise, your body releases a chemical that is associated with positive feelings.
TRUE!!
This chemical is called Endorphins.
True or false: Some breathing strategies can increase your heart rate and intensity of emotion rather than calming you down.
TRUE
If your inhale is quick and shallow, this will increase your heart rate and can make your emotions more intense. If you are feeling low energy, this can be helpful. If you are high energy/upset, this naturally happens to your breathing. Imagine what happens when you’re crying really hard. You likely have short, quick inhales between sobs. When you slow down your breathing, especially with a nice slow exhale, a message is sent to your brain that you are OKAY, and you can handle this.
What are Mrs. Manz's pets' names?
Lucky (dog) and Sonja (cat)
What was the name of the curriculum that helps you notice how your body feels?
Introception