Emotions
What might someone's face look like if they are feeling frustrated?
Frown, glaring, tense, clenched fists, crossed arms, etc.
What is the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset?
People with a fixed mindset believe they cannot get better by trying. They avoid making mistakes and don't accept feedback.
People with a growth mindset believe abilities can be improved through practice, strategies, and persistence. They embrace challenges as they help them to learn and grow.
Name one quality of a good friend.
Kind, helpful, honest, respectful, etc.
True or false: Mindfulness means thinking about the future.
False. Mindfulness means paying attention to the present moment.
True or False: It is okay if people have different traditions and cultures.
True!
Name one strategy that can help when you're feeling angry.
Deep breathing, counting, taking a break, etc.
True or False: Making mistakes helps our brains grow.
True!
True or False: Good friends always agree with each other.
False.
Name one thing you can focus on during a mindfulness activity.
Breathing, sounds, feelings, surroundings, etc.
You are learning a new game in gym class, and you feel nervous about it. What are some strategies to help you feel confident?
Positive self-talk, talking to a friend, reminding self about previous successes, growth mindset, etc.
Why is it important to notice our feelings?
It helps us understand ourselves and make good choices.
Finish the sentence: I can't do this __________
Yet!
A friend wants to play a different game than you. What is one respectful solution?
Take turns, compromise, play together, etc.
Show an example of a mindfulness breathing exercise.
Box breathing, candle breathing, beach ball breathing, rainbow breathing, etc.
Show: What does it look like to be a good listener?
Paying attention to the speaker. This can look like making eye contact, quietly listening, nodding, asking questions when appropriate, etc.
You feel frustrated because your work is difficult. What could you do?
Ask for help, take a break, use positive self-talk, etc.
You get a math question wrong. What is a growth mindset response?
a). I quit!
b). I am so bad at math, I will never be good at it.
c). It's okay, mistakes help me to get better!
It's okay, mistakes help me to get better!
You are starting grade 4. You realize that a lot of your close friends are in another class, and you start to panic. What could you do?
-Ask someone new if you can sit with them.
-See your other friends at recess.
-Try finding things in common you might have with people in your class.
-Ask someone new if they want to play a game with you at recess.
If your mind starts wandering during mindfulness, what should you do?
Gently bring your attention back by using strategies such as focusing on your breathing, label your thoughts, acknowledge and accept, self-compassion, etc.
Which one of these is a more appropriate "I" statement for: You never let me play!
a). I feel upset when I don't get a turn.
b). I don't like that you don't let me play.
I feel upset when I don't get a turn.
What is the difference between a feeling and a behaviour?
Feelings are emotions; behaviours are the actions we choose.
A friend says, "I'm terrible at reading." What could you say to help them use a growth mindset?
You can improve with practice!
Name two ways to include someone who is playing alone.
Invite them to play, talk to them, ask them to join a game, etc.
Name two times when mindfulness might be helpful.
Before a test, when upset, before bed, after recess, etc.
A new student is different from you in some way. What is one way to make them feel welcome?
Introduce yourself, invite them to play, ask questions respectfully, etc.