Growing Brain
This organ changes and builds connections when you learn.
Brain
Name the three parts of the Cognitive Triangle.
Thoughts, feelings, and behaviors/actions.
Angry, sad, happy, and nervous are all examples of these.
Feelings
This communication style expresses your needs while respecting yourself and others.
Assertive.
Which animal has a tongue that can reach around 20 inches long?
Giraffe.
This big word means your brain can change and build new connections.
Neuroplasticity.
“Nobody wants to sit with me” belongs to which part of the triangle?
Thoughts.
When you feel nervous or upset, this might beat faster inside your chest.
Heart
“Give me that! You’re so annoying!” is an example of which communication style?
Aggressive.
Which animal is famous for spraying a stinky liquid when it feels threatened?
Skunk.
Doing a skill repeatedly helps strengthen brain connections. What is this called?
Practice.
You think, “This assignment is impossible,” feel frustrated, and push your paper away. What is the behavior?
Pushing the paper away.
When you feel overwhelmed, you can ask to take a short one of these.
Break
You want a turn but say, “It’s fine,” and stay quiet because you’re afraid to ask. Which communication style does this show?
Passive.
Which can taste with its feet: a butterfly or a rabbit?
A butterfly.
These happen when we get something wrong, but reviewing them can help us learn.
Mistakes
You think, “This is too hard,” feel frustrated, and walk away from your work. Walking away belongs to which part of the Cognitive Triangle?
Behavior.
Talking about your feelings with someone you trust lets them know you may need this.
Support
Assertive communication shows this for both yourself and the person you’re talking to.
Respect.
What is the common name for the tiny bumps you get on your skin when you’re cold or scared?
Goosebumps.
These brain cells send messages and form connections as we learn.
Neurons.
Changing a thought can affect your feelings and actions because all three parts of the Cognitive Triangle are what?
Connected.
This word means managing your emotions and energy so you can respond safely, even when feelings are big.
Regulation.
When you clearly tell someone what you are comfortable with and what is not okay with you, you are setting a what?
Boundary.
Which sea creature has no brain or heart: a jellyfish, a dolphin, or a shark?
A jellyfish.