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What does it mean to have a growth mindset? Give an example of something that someone with a growth mindset would say.
We believe our skills can improve, we like to try new things, and we see challenges as opportunities to learn.
What is respect?
Treating someone how you and they want to be treated. Caring about the thoughts, feelings, beliefs and rights of yourself and others.
What is anxiety? Is it common or uncommon to experience feeling axious?
A powerful feelings of worry and fear that can stop us from thinking and doing positive things and gets in the way of taking care of ourselves and others. It is common to experience this.
Where do our values come from? (i.e. what influences our values?) List at least 3 things.
Family, friends, culture, media, etc.
What is self-esteem?
The beliefs you have about yourself.
What is a coping skill? List at least 5 examples. Do all coping skills work the same in all situations for all people?
Things we can do to help calm ourselves down.
E.g. music, movement, art, reading, breathing, pets, etc.
No, they don't
What are 4 ways to keep our brains healthy?
Sleeping
Eating Healthy
Exercise
Relaxing
What is a trigger? Give at least 3 examples.
E.g. making friends, moving schools/homes, family or friends not getting along, school work/exams, going somewhere new, loud sounds, crowded places
What is prejudice? Give an example.
An unfair and unreasonable opinion or feeling formed about someone or something without enough thought, knowledge or consideration.
E.g. Maybe you decided someone looked smart because they wore glasses, or they were rich because they had lots of fancy jewelry.
What is a value? Give an example of something you value.
Something we prioritize, that guides our decisions and behaviours, and helps us navigate the world.
What are the 5 parts of a SMART goal
Specific, measurable, attainable/achievable, relevant, time-bound/timely
What is self-talk? What are the two kinds of self talk
Our inner voice. The way we talk to ourselves and what we say.
Positive and negative
What is self-motivation and how can we make it easier?
We are driven to do or achieve something without someone else making us do it. We have control over how much effort we put towards a task.
This is how we can make it a bit easier for ourselves:
Having a routine
Break it down into smaller tasks
Combine the goal with something we like to do
What is self-awareness?
Thinking about what our thoughts, feelings, and emotions are and what they mean.
What is empathy and why is it important?
Empathy is the ability to understand how someone else feels, then show you CARE about those feelings with your words and actions. Leading with empathy will help us not to judge others, to help us understand what they might be going through and help us be kinder to everyone. Providing people with empathetic responses helps them to feel less alone, and acknowledges their feelings/hardships.
What is a community and what benefits do we get from being part of communities?
A community is a group of people living or working together in the same area. People in communities might go to the same schools, shop in the same stores and do the same things. They also help each other and solve problems together. Communities provide opportunities to learn, connect, understand, trust others, make a positive difference, and grow a sense of purpose and belonging.
How can we increase our confidence? List at least 3 ways we can make ourselves feel more confidents and 3 way we can make those around us feel more confident.
SELF:
List things that you are good at to help recognize your strengths
Practice things you are good at to fill you up with positive thoughts and feelings
Have a growth mindset
Say “I can instead of I can’t”
Set goals and work towards them, once we achieve them it creates a boost in confidence
Spend time with people you care about you and make you feel comfortable
Help others
OTHERS:
Give a compliment
Encourage them
Be an accountability partner
Help them work towards their goals
What questions can we ask ourselves to challenge our negative thoughts? Give at least 3 examples.
Is this a big problem?
What is another possibility?
Will this matter in a day? a week?
Do I know for sure this is true?
Can I be a problem solver?
What would I tell a friend?
Describe the difference between gratitude and manners.
Manners are something we use to be polite, show respect, and get along. Saying thank you is just one example of many kinds of manners.
Gratitude is saying thank you but also telling someone why you are thankful and how what they did makes you feel.
What is mindfulness and what are 3 ways to be mindful in the classroom?
Mindfulness means to have your mind on what you are doing. It’s the opposite of rushing or doing too many things at once. To be mindful, you slow down and take your time. You do one thing at a time and focus on what you are doing in a calm way.
• Respect others. Treat them as you want to be treated.
• Be kind.
• Listen when someone is speaking.
• Take turns speaking.
• Ask questions when you’re curious or confused.
• Stay focused on your own work when the teacher is working with others.
• Celebrate everyone’s accomplishments.
What is the difference between accountability and responsibility?
Responsibility is doing what you should do when you should do it. Accountability is taking ownership of the consequences of your actions.
What are the 4 kinds of negative self-talk?
Calling yourself a name
Jumping to conclusions
Magnification
Mind-reading
What are the 4 skills we can use to oppose prejudice?
Speak up, change your actions, change your beliefs, show respect
What are the 3 parts of the brain we learned about and what are their jobs?
PFC (wise owl) - learning, reasoning, thinking, etc.
Hippocampus (elephant) - memory
Amygdala (guard dog) - fight, flight, or freeze stress response
List and describe the 2 types of communication and the 3 communication styles.
Verbal: The words we say, The sounds we make, The voice we use (loud, quiet, sarcastic, etc.)
Non-verbal: Our eye contact, Our facial expression, Our body language
Passive: May act like others rights are more important than their own, may avoid eye contact or use a quiet voice.
Aggressive: May act like their rights are more important than others. These communicators may be loud and become angry when they do not feel heard.
Assertive: Act as though their rights are equally as important as others’ rights. These communicators take turns listening and speaking and are able to communicate their thoughts and feelings in a respectable manner. These communicators use appropriate body language and eye contact.