Our Feelings/Brain
happy
True or False: When you are mad at your teacher, it is ok to leave the classroom
False
Who is our school social worker?
Ms. Cook
Miss S/Mrs. W
True or False: it is kind to laugh at someone for getting the answer wrong
False
True or False: When we have a question, we shout out our teacher's name over and over until she answers
False (we raise our hand and wait to be called on)
When someone takes something from us or calls us mean names, we feel _____
sad
mad
When you get a problem wrong, instead of getting mad, you can ________
take a deep breath
take a break
ask for help
What is my favorite color?
purple
Name one way you can be kind to your teacher
follow directions the first time
stay calm when speaking to him/her (do not scream at him/her)
raise your hand and wait to be called on
offer help
give a compliment
True or False: When you lose a game at recess or gym, you should cuss and throw something at the kids that won
False--this is being a poor sport
when we get stuck being angry and upset, we are stuck in our _____ brain and can't process other emotions
Name a coping skill
taking deep breaths
counting to 10
close your eyes
ask for a break
take a walk
use the calming corner
I am here to help or punish students?
help
Name a way to be kind to your teacher
follow directions the first time
stay calm when speaking to him/her (do not scream at him/her)
raise your hand and wait to be called on
offer help
give a compliment
Self-Control or No: You shout out over the teacher that you need to use the bathroom
Not self control
Name 5 emotions
angry
frustrated
excited
surprised
joyful
happy
sad
mad
the calming corner is a place to go when I am ______
mad
upset
angry
frustrated
need a break
True or False: when you make a mistake, that means you are a bad kid
False--there are no bad kids, just bad choices
Name 3 ways to be kind to a classmate
ask them how they are feeling
offer help
ask to play with them
give a compliment
give a hug/high five
ask before taking something
What does this stoplight picture mean?
stop and think before you act/speak
What are the 3 types of brains we talk about in school?
green brain-ready to learn
blue brain-starting to get emotional, but am trying to work through it
red brain-I'm stuck and I need to calm down before I can learn again
Give an example of a positive affirmation (I can)
I am kind
I can do hard things
I will not give up
My teacher cares about me
I can be a leader
What does a school Social Worker do?
helps kids with problems
teaches kids how to calm down
takes kids on breaks
talks about feelings
Explain the "wrinkled heart" activity
Think before you speak/act
what does self regulation mean?
kids ability to control their emotions and behaviors, so they can act in a positive way
helps kids respond appropriately to an emotional/stressful situation