Words of Kindness
Say something kind about yourself!
I am a good friend, my family loves me, be nice to yourself, it's ok you'll do better next time, etc.
Name one thing that is important to you
Family, friends, pets, games, toys, souvenirs, etc.
Which would you rather have as a pet: one duck that is as big as a horse? Or 100 horses that are all the size of a duck?
Either one!
Name something in nature you are thankful for
Trees, animals, mountains, rivers, etc.
What did the science book say to the math book?
Wow, you've got problems!
What is something you would tell somebody to cheer them up if they were feeling sad?
Give a compliment. Help them use a growth mindset -- you'll get it next time!
Name one thing you like doing that you don't have to do
Video games, sports, dance, painting, drawing, spending time with family/friends/pets, music
What would your name be if you were a dinosaur?
Mindfulsaurus Rex, Mikeceratops, Velocimichaelraptor, etc.
What is one way to show gratitude for your family?
Help with chores, say thank you, talk with them, follow directions, eat meals with them, etc.
Why did the student eat her homework?
Because the teacher said it was a piece of cake!
Give your brain a compliment!
Thank you for: keeping me safe, doing math problems, reading/writing, talking with friends, connecting with family, etc.
Name one thing you would probably like doing if your top value was family
Name one person you look up to, either alive or from history, that you would want to meet
Albert Einstein, MLK, Nikola Tesla, Egyptian kings, Romans, Buddha, etc.
What is one reason we should be grateful for our red (angry) and blue (sad) emotions on the mood meter?
What do librarians use to catch fish when they go fishing?
Bookworms!
True or False. Kindness is one of our most important values at JGS.
True!!!
What would probably be one of my values if I really liked dogs?
Animals, nature, kindness, relaxation, connection, friendship, etc.
Who is your favorite character in a book, movie, or tv show?
Any character!
How can we help others be more thankful?
Be the good example, talk about gratefulness, notice what you're grateful for, etc.
What's a cow's favorite holiday?
Moo Year's Eve
DO! Give someone in the group a compliment!
I like the way you...
Tina and John both go to school everyday. Tina doesn't like school and thinks it is boring. John doesn't like school either but he knows that learning is important to him. Which person knows their values?
John
If you could only watch one tv show or YouTube channel for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Any show/channel!
What was something that happened today that you're thankful for?
Time with family, learning!
What do you call a pig that does karate?
Pork Chop