Calming activities
This is an activity you do with crayons, markers, or colored pencils?
Coloring
All you need to do this activity is something to write with and somewhere to right, and your thoughts of course!
Write in a journal.
Whether these relationships are going well or poorly can really impact how I feel.
Friendships.
Which animal is called the King of the jungle?
The lion
True or false: People in middle school may be more prone to injuries or getting hurt from exercise.
True: Middle schoolers are very active and have a lot of changes to hurt themselves. People in this age. range are also growing rapidly.
These are things we can do on our own to feel calm. Everyone will like something different.
Doing something you enjoy like reading, making art, hobbies, playing video games, cooking, having a snack, taking a shower etc.
This is a skill you can do with your mouth or your nose.
Deep breathing/Paced breathing
School can be hard, but taking one of these can be extra difficult. I often feel _____ when I of this.
Stress from taking tests.
What country does the dish "ramen" originate from?
Japan
True or false
We have to take care or other peoples mental health needs before our own.
False.
Both our own mental health and the mental health of those around us are important. Often it's helpful to consider our own mental health and how to care for ourselves so we are more able to be considerate of other people.
This is an activity you do with your two feet, inside or outside, and as fast or as slow as you want.
Go on a walk.
This works best when you have someone you trust that is ready to listen.
Talk to someone about what I am feeling.
What is it called when others are encouraging you or pushing you to do something you may not want to do or are not ready to do?
Peer pressure.
True or false: Frogs sip water just like other animals do.
False: They absorb water through a small patch on their bellies, from their skin!
How many hours of sleep does someone in middle school need?
8-10 hours per night.