Back to School
This can help you remember assignments and reduce stress.
What is using a planner or calendar?
Spending time doing this can help you feel refreshed before school starts.
What is relaxing or spending time with loved ones?
Taking slow, deep breaths helps calm this part of your body.
What is your nervous system or body?
Laughing can help reduce levels of this.
What is stress?
This is someone you trust and can talk to when you're struggling.
Who is a trusted adult?
Doing this the night before school can make mornings less stressful.
What is packing your backpack or choosing your clothes?
This activity can help reduce boredom and improve mood.
What is exercising or being active?
This coping skill involves focusing on what you can see, hear, and feel.
What is grounding?
Drinking enough of this helps your brain work better.
What is water?
Name one place at school where students can get support.
What is the counseling office, nurse, teacher's classroom, SBHC, etc.?
If you're nervous about a new school year, talking to this person can help.
Who is a trusted adult, counselor, teacher, or parent?
Looking back at your summer helps you practice this skill.
What is reflection?
Name one healthy coping skill besides using your phone.
What is drawing, walking, journaling, music, talking to someone, etc.?
About how many hours of sleep do most teens need?
What is 8–10 hours?
A good friend usually does this when you're upset.
What is listens and supports you?
This healthy habit helps improve focus and mood during the school day
What is getting enough sleep?
Bonus: How do you plan on changing your sleep schedule before school starts?
One thing you learned about yourself this summer.
What is... (student example)?
One sign your body may be feeling stressed.
What is headache, stomachache, tense muscles, racing heart, etc.?
This emotion is often described as the opposite of fear.
What is courage or confidence?
This kind of support involves listening and encouraging someone.
What is emotional support?
This is something you can do if you don't know anyone in one of your classes.
What is introduce yourself or start a conversation?
Name one thing you'd like to leave behind before school starts.
What is... (negative habit, worry, procrastination, etc.)?
Explain one strategy for handling a big change.
What is making a plan, asking for help, taking small steps, etc.?
Smiling can sometimes improve your mood because...
What is it signals your brain and may boost positive feelings?
If a friend tells you they're having a really hard time, what's one responsible thing you can do?
What is encourage them to talk to a trusted adult or help them find support?