🎮 Level Up 4: Be the Coach! 🏆

🧩Coach's Challenge

100

A teammate says, "I'm terrible at this!"

What's one thing a good coach might say?

Examples:

• "One mistake doesn't define you."

• "You're still learning."

• "Keep practicing."

• "Everyone starts somewhere."

200

A teammate is afraid to try because they think they'll fail.

What's one small first step you would encourage?

• Practice once.
• Ask for help.
• Try for five minutes.
• Break it into smaller steps.
• Give it a chance.

300

A teammate had a really bad day and says,

"Nothing went right."

Can you name two things a coach might ask them?

• "What was the hardest part?"

• "Did anything go okay today?"

• "What helped you get through it?"

• "What do you need right now?"

400

A teammate made a mistake and wants to quit.

Finish the sentence:

"Making mistakes helps us ______."

• Learn

• Improve

• Grow

• Get stronger

500

What's the difference between a coach who yells all the time and one who encourages you?

Possible answers:

• Encouragement helps people keep trying.

• Yelling often makes people want to quit.

• Kindness builds confidence.

• People learn better when they feel supported.

🎢Ride the Wave

100

Big feelings are like ocean waves.

True or False:
Every wave lasts forever.

False.

Feelings rise, peak, and eventually come down.

200

Name three things someone could do while waiting for a big feeling to shrink.

Some examples:

• Take deep breaths
• Stretch
• Watch something funny 
• Listen to music

300

A character says, "This feeling will never end."

What could you tell them?

Possible answers

• Feelings change.
• This won't last forever.
• You've gotten through hard days before.
• Let's take it one day at a time.

400

You're surfing a huge intense emotion.

What's one thing that might make the wave BIGGER?

• Isolating

• Not sleeping

• Being hard on yourself

• Keeping everything inside

• Skipping meals

500

What's something that usually helps intense waves of emotions get SMALLER?

• Talking to someone
• Listen to music
• Going outside
• Deep breathing
• Time
• Rest
• A favorite activity

🛠️Build Your Survival Kit

100

If you could only pack three comfort items, what would you bring?

Examples:

• Favorite blanket

• Stuffed animal

• Headphones

• Sketchbook

• Fidget

• Favorite snack

• Book

200

Finish the sentence:

"When my brain gets loud, it helps when I ______."

Possible answers:

• Listen to music
• Draw
• Talk to someone
• Take a walk
• Pet my dog
• Squeeze a NeeDoh squishy

300

Imagine someone's "Brain Alarm" is getting louder.

What are three clues that tell them they should use one of their coping tools?

• Crying

• Feeling overwhelmed

• Lots of negative thoughts

• Wanting to hide

• Getting irritated easily

• Trouble focusing

• Feeling restless

400

A character says, "I don't want to hurt myself...but my Brain Alarm is REALLY loud."

What could help them make it through the next 10–15 minutes?

• Tell a trusted adult
• Sit with someone
• Hold ice
• Use a fidget
• Listen to calming music
• Pet an animal
• Text a safe person
• Practice slow breathing

Which one do you think would be easiest to try first?

500

Imagine your Brain Alarm has been at an 8/10 for two days.

Would you...

A. Keep it all inside.

B. Let someone on your support team know.

C. Pretend everything is fine forever.

B

🧭What Would You Choose?

100

You're stuck inside on a rainy day and feel bored.

Choose one healthy way to spend 20 minutes.

Possible activities:

• Build something

• Read

• Dance

• Listen to music

• Bake

• Play a game

200

Someone says something rude at school.

Name two choices that might help instead of making things worse.

• Walk away

• Tell an adult

• Talk to a trusted friend

• Take a few deep breaths

• Respond calmly

300

You have a really tough afternoon.

What's one thing you could do before deciding the whole day was "bad"?

Possible answers:

• Take a break
• Eat a snack
• Talk to someone
• Watch a favorite show
• Think of one thing that went okay

400

Finish the sentence:

"Being brave doesn't always mean ______."

Possible answers:

• Not being scared.

• Doing everything perfectly.

• Having all the answers.

500

If today were a video game level, what "power-up" (for example: support, happiness, courage, etc.) would help you the most?

Examples:

• Patience

• Confidence

• Courage

• Calm

• Humor

• Energy

• Support

🌟Future You

100

Future You sends you one encouraging text message.

What might it say?

Examples:

• "Keep going."

• "You're stronger than you think."

• "This won't last forever."

• "I'm proud of you."

200

What's one thing Future You would thank you for doing today?

• Asking for help

• Taking a break

• Going to therapy

• Using a coping skill

• Being kind to yourself

300

If Future You had a superpower, what would it be? (For example: being a good friend)

• Staying calm

• Solving problems

• Helping others

• Being confident

• Never giving up

400

Imagine Future You sees someone having a really hard day and thinking about hurting themselves.

What advice would Future You give them?

Examples:

• "Tell someone you trust."

• "You don't have to do this alone."

• "The feeling won't last forever."

• "Use one of your coping tools."

• "Stay with someone safe."

500

Every hero has a "Save Point" (a moment of safety) where they can recover before continuing.

What are five Save Points a person could have in real life?

• A trusted adult

• Therapy

• Home

• A favorite hobby

• A pet

• A close friend

• A comforting routine

• A calming place

• A supportive family member