Feelings
when you are playing a game and you lose in a close one
Disappointed, sad, upset… maybe even jealous.
the meaning of coping tools or strategies
Tools that help you stay calm, get back to green, reset yourself when you're having big feelings
Your body is feeling fidgety at your desk and you can't focus. The kind of break you can take
Movement break
Practice a gratitude for today
there's no wrong answer :-)
Your reactions should match the size of your problem
TRUE
Your heart is racing, and your face is red hot
Embarrassed, upset, or mad.
an example of a breathing strategy
rainbow breathing, figure eight breathing, etc.
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. Your face is red hot and your heart starts beating fast. A coping tool you can try in the moment to calm your body down
take a deep breath, use positive self-talk, squeeze your hands together, say you need to take a quick break.
Give yourself an affirmation
great job!
Getting some movement in everyday can improve your mood and energy level throughout the whole week
TRUE
Your breathing is even, and your heart rate is just right (not too slow, not too fast)
CALM, green zone
ways to express how we feel, besides talking
journaling/writing, drawing/coloring/art, dancing/movement, music, clay/playdoh
You want to get to know kids in your Homeroom, especially the kids you're sitting next to or at your table. How to do this...
smiling, greeting them, introducing self, giving a compliment, asking them a question, etc.
Give an affirmation to the person next to you
You are appreciated!
Our thoughts and feelings are not connected.
FALSE
What happens if you ignore your feelings
they can grow more intense, especially over time; they might start to come out slowly in negative ways or get to the point where they exlode
sitting with your eyes closed and checking in with each part of your body to become aware of how it's feeling in the moment
body scan
You made a face and laughed at someone's sneakers. They saw you do it and started crying.
acknowledge their feelings, apologize, give them time to calm down and then talk to them about it, say what you will do different next time
Name 4 qualities to look for in a good friend
loyal, kind, caring, trustworthy, fun, likes similar things, etc.
Other people can make you feel or behave a certain way.
FALSE
Our feelings come from our own thoughts. We are in control of our feelings and reactions to things.
Where we feel anger or frustration in our bodies
can't think straight in our brains, hot cheeks, scrunchy eyebrows, balled fists, sweating, heart racing, tight muscles, etc.
being aware in the moment of your thoughts, feelings, body sensations, and what's going on around you
Mindfulness
You're playing a game with a friend during free time. You're having fun, but your friend keeps getting in your space and poking your arm and touching your hair. How you communicate that you don't like this... "I feel ______________ when you ______________. Moving forward, can you please ____________________.
I feel annoyed when you disrespect my personal space. Next time, can you please not poke my arm or touch my hair.
Grab a breathing card and demonstrate
There are good feelings and bad feelings.
FALSE