Healthy Choices - RRW
What is Red Ribbon Week?
-A week focused on healthy lifestyle choices
What is mindfulness?
Paying attention to our experiences so that we can act rather than react; being present in the current moment; not concerned about the past or the future.
***DAILY DOUBLE***
Name 2 benefits of getting good sleep.
Improved memory; Sharper attention; Lower stress; Increased energy; Repaired muscles; Improved mood; Improved creativity; Better decision-making; Improved physical health; Stronger immune system; Boost in brain power; Better mental health
***Daily Double: How many hours of sleep are recommended for teenagers?
In what direction does the sun rise?
The sun RISES in the EAST.
What is ms. rocky’s favorite hobby?
Crochet!
Name three health lifestyle choices when not in school.
Read a book, Go for a walk, Exercise, Eat healthy, Mindfulness, etc...
Where and when can you practice mindfulness?
You can practice mindfulness anywhere at any time.
This is the definition of what?
Techniques that help reduce stress in a way that does not harm you are considered __________ coping strategies.
HEALTHY
How many states are there in the United States?
50
Name the 3 Marchus middle school teachers.
Ms. Arnott; Ms. Brown; Ms. Penney
Name three ways to resist peer pressure.
Walk away; Say "No thanks"; Talk to a trusted friend or adult
Name 2 ways that a person’s body can react when they feel stressed.
Clenched fists; tight muscles; stomach hurts; anxious; feeling sick...
Give 2 examples of healthy coping strategies.
Talking to a friend when you're upset; writing about it; using a fidget; listening to music; going for a walk; exercising...
How many weeks are in a year?
52
Name one club that students have the opportunity to join at Marchus.
The leadership club
-!!!!!!!! DAILY DOUBLE !!!!!!!!
What month is Red Ribbon Week?
October.
Daily Double Question: Which week in the month of October do we celebrate RRW?
Name 2 benefits of having a regular practice of mindfulness.
Improved mood; Better emotional control; Better relations with others; Improved attention and focus...
***DAILY DOUBLE***
This is the definition of what? Ways to deal with stress that often provide instant gratification or relief, but may have long-term consequences are _________ coping strategies.
UNHEALTHY
*Daily Double- give 2 examples of an unhealthy coping strategy
***DAILY DOUBLE***
Who is our new President Elect?
Joseph Biden
***Daily Double: When is inauguration day?
What does the acronym P.R.I.D.E. stand for?
It is the new behavior matrix.
P-Positive; R-Respectful; I-In Control; D-Dependable; E-Engaged
Who does Red Ribbon Week honor?
Enrique “Kiki” Camarena
Name 2 types of mindfulness exercises that we practiced this semester.
Mindfulness of sound; Mindfulness of breath
When I am stressed out or frustrated, name 2 resources are available to me in Google classroom and where can I find them?
1) in the group counseling section, there are a list of resources; 2) contact your teacher or aide by phone or Go Guardian; 3) Online sensory/cool down room in your classroom.
Who is Kamala Harris and what is significant about her?
Kamala Harris is our newly elected Vice President who will serve with Joe Biden. She is the first ever female/black female/Indian female who will serve as Vice President in the United States.
Who is Marchus School named after?
Floyd I. Marchus