Size of Problem
Size of the Reaction
Mindfulness
Solve the Problem
Riddles
100

You break a pencil

Small problem

100

A classmate starts yelling at another student since he or she thinks that person cheated at a game.

Big reaction, small problem

100

True or False

Meditation, yoga, and deep breathing are all examples of mindfulness

True

100

You lose a game during free time

1) Wait and cool down

2) Go to another activity

3) Walk away and let it go

100

The more of these you take, the more you leave behind

Footsteps

200

Someone walked by and accidentally pushed you. You did not fall over and did not get hurt.

Small

200

A friend shares that her parents are getting a divorce and she has been crying every day.

Big reaction, big problem

200

True or False

Some benefits of mindfulness include being better focused, feeling more calm, and managing your feelings better.

True

200

Your classmate is kicking your chair 

1) Ignore it

2) Talk It Out

3) Tell them to stop

200

I have keys but no locks, space but no room, you can enter but you can't go outside. 

A keyboard

300

You have a family member who is very sick and is in the hospital

Big

300

Your friend says she needs some space from you this week since you two had a disagreement. You give her some space and spend time with other friends.

Medium reaction, medium problem

300

Name 3 steps for Mindfulness Meditation

1) Sit up

2) Close your eyes.

3) Focus on your breathing

300

A friend is mad at you that you decided to hangout with another friend over the weekend

You can solve the medium problem by:

1) talking it out

2) Use an "I" message

3) Wait and cool down

300

What has hands but can't clap? 

A clock

400

A classmate is gossiping about you and it has happened one or two times. You have not tried talking with the classmate yet. 

Medium

400

A friend shares that she feels so anxious because of everyone being sick that she is not able to go to sleep or focus in school. She has not told anyone but you.

Big reaction, big problem

400

Name 1 Mindfulness Activity. 

  • Read a children’s mindfulness book ...
  • Do the pebble meditation ...
  • Do a guided kids’ meditation ...
  • Help them name their emotions ...
  • Mindful hand washing ...
  • Practice self-compassion ...
  • Mindful music listening ...
  • Learn from animals ...
  • Fly like an eagle. Combine movement with deep breathing in this exercise. As …

  • Bring on the glitter. To calm down, shake up a glitter jar and then watch and …

  • Paint nature. Nothing calms kids like connecting with nature. Collect an …

  • Take a golden moment. Sound is a powerful tool in resetting the nervous …

400

You feel anxious about being at school during winter because a lot of people are getting sick with the flu, what can you do to calm down at school? 

1) Practice Mindfulness

2) Talk it out with a trusted adult

3) Focus on what you can control (masking, washing hands, doing well in school)

400

I shave everyday but my beard stays the same length, who am i? 

A barber

500

Your group of friends are fighting this week and asking you to take sides.  

Medium
500

A friend says mean things about another classmate since this person has been making faces at her in class.

Big reaction, small problem

500

How does Mindfulness help you stay in the present moment? Why is that good for you?

-To not get caught up worrying about the future or the past

-To be more alert to what is happening in the present moment and be grateful

-To practice deep breathing, which relaxes our body and mind.

500

Your best friend tells you to prank another classmate who has been annoying him or her.  You are also friends with the classmate so you feel stuck in the middle.

1) Practice mindfulness to think through your choices

2) Use an "I" Message

500

I go up and down but never move, what am I? 

Stairs

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