Healthy Mental Habits
What involves your lungs and helps you to calm down
Deep breathing; mindful breathing
Most kids and adults need at least how many hours of sleep?
8 hours or more
What are two healthy choices you can make at lunch?
Salad, water, fruit, vegetables
Name 1 Aspley Special School value that is a healthy habit...
Have a go, keep the space, respect, safe, sensible
Name an orange vegetable that is good for your eyesight
What is a carrot
Writing thoughts in a notebook can help you to focus and see what you are thankful for
Journaling
You should wash your hands for at least how many seconds
20 seconds
What is the name for the healthy habit/characteristic that involves always telling the truth to trusted friends, family, adults, and safe people in the community (e.g., police, teachers, doctors).
Hint! The word starts with the letter - H...
Honest; honesty
What is one healthy habit that we do in class every day?
Hint! It is the last thing we do before we go home...
Clean up your space (afternoon jobs)
What is the best drink to keep your body hydrated?
Water
This mental habit involves telling yourself positive statements
Positive affirmations
How many times a day should you brush your teeth?
2
When you meet someone new it is polite to
Introduce yourself
What is a polite thing to do if you are confused and have a question for your teacher or teacher aide?
Raise your hand
What are some healthy foods/drinks?
Fruits, vegetables, meat, seafood, dairy, water, eggs, bread, cereal, grains...
Anything in moderation?
At school, who can you go to when you are feeling down, need to talk, or want support?
Teacher, Deputy Principal, Principal, Guidance Officer
This activity involves stretching and breathing. It is great for relaxation and flexibility
Yoga; meditation; mindful exercise
Your friend is having a hard day and says something not nice to you. What should you do?
Be kind?
Be mean back?
Tell a teacher and point your finger?
Be kind
What are some healthy habits to use for morning tea and lunchtime?
Wash your hands before eating; only eat your food; drink water; go to the bathroom before going out to play; save food for big lunch; inside activities for inside/eating time
Name 5 unhealthy foods/drinks
(Many responses - ask for justification)
This healthy habit helps you to calm down and cool down before doing something you might regret
Self-control; deep breathing; thinking before acting/doing
This fun activity done to music is a great way to get exercise
Dancing!
What do you do when Jo or Kath are speaking on assembly?
___ eyes, ____ ears, ____ lips.
Active listening!
What is something you can do at school while you are trying to learn and someone else is being silly and distracting?
Ignore distractions; focus on the teacher.
Protein helps build _____ in your body...
Muscle