Ice Breaker
What did we learn about when we ate MnMs?
Friendship
Tell me a group rule?
no screaming, no running, no pushing, no hitting in the face, no knocking books, no cursing, respect material, respect and listen to staff, listen to others, make good choices.
Tape
What is a fidget good for?
Helps calm us, keeps our hands busy & feels fun
One side said they wanted to fly, what did the other side say?
They wanted to be invisible
If you held up 5 fingers what was your mood?
feeling great or really good
What went everywhere when we filled up a balloon?
Soap- Pea and Pod Fidget
Water and Glitter- Stress ball
Example of coping skills from bingo or video (A-Z)
Xbox, nap, breathing, music, petting an animal, watch movie, organize, go for a walk and so many more
What would you do if you got furious and lion?
Roar, jump, run, chase, growl
What animal does out mood check ins?
When I gave you two rings what were you supposed to do with the second?
Examples of grounding
5 things you see, 4 things you hear,3 things to touch, 2 things to smell, 1 thing to taste.
Find five things of each color- 5 things of red, blue, yellow, green, etc.
Why did we listen to three songs?
When we listen to music our body feels it too and we feel it in different places in our body.
What is it called when I give a list of things we will do at group?
Agenda or Group Schedule
What type of faces were you supposed to draw on your three stress balls?
How I feel now and how I felt earlier that day or another time.
A jar where you put your worries. Close the jar and forget your worry, decide when you want to visit your worry