Mrs. D's Calming tray
Self-Awareness
Who Knows?
Calming Techniques
100
Mrs. Dmochowski had something that was GREEN on her tray. It is also something she has in her office for students when they are stressed. It is __________.
Correct Answer:
Kinetic Sand
100
One way to become self-aware of your feelings is to:
A. Keep a journal and write about things that have happened and how you feel.
B. Keep your feelings to yourself and not talk about it.
Correct Answer:
A. Keep a journal and write about things that have happened and how you feel.
100
Spring usually means time change! Do we lose one hour or do we lose add an hour?
Correct Answer:
We lose an hour (Spring Ahead one hour). However!!! More SUNLIGHT!! YAY!
100
The best time to use calming techniques is:
A. After you are upset/stressed.
B. When you start to feel upset/stressed.
C. Every day (before and after feeling upset/stressed).
Correct Answer:
C. Every day (before and after feeling upset/stressed).
200
Mrs. Dmochowski also had one of her favorite characters from Star Wars (bobble-head). What was it?
Correct Answer:
Ewok Bobble head
200
In the self-awareness 3 step process: what is missing?
1. Name how you feel.
2.
3. Explain your feelings.
What is the 2nd step in becoming self-aware?
1. Name how you feel.
2. You UNDERSTAND why you feel that way.
3. Explain your feelings.
200
The DHH program currently has 13 Seniors.
True or False?
Correct Answer:
True!
13 seniors!!!
200
Also knowing your __________, helps to know when you need to do more self-care/calming techniques.
A. Triggers
B. Weaknesses
C. Nothing
Correct Answer:
A. Triggers
Knowing what (starts) triggers your stress helps you to prevent stress when you try and stay calm before getting stressed.
300
Mrs. Dmochowski's favorite calming technique is:
A. Coloring
B. Write in Journal
C. Spend time with her kids playing sports.
Correct Answer:
C. Spending time with her kids playing sports.
300
In order to become self-aware, you have to know your Strengths (good things) and your _________.
(Fill in the blank).
Correct Answer:
In order to become self-aware, you have to know your Strengths (good things) and your WEAKNESSES (things you need to work on).
300
Hinsdale South High School was first built in:
A. 1990
B. 1965
C. 1977
Correct Answer:
B. 1965
300
When feeling stressed, it's good to yell and get "revenge" against someone else because you are stressed out.
True or False.
Correct Answer:
False.
When feeling stressed, it is good to talk about how you are feeling. If you don't feel like talking, doing physical exercise, listening to music, drawing/coloring, playing video games (sometimes) gets your mind off the triggers/stress. "Revenge" is hurtful and does not solve the problem.
400
Mrs. Dmochowski said that making/writing a ________ helps her to feel less overwhelmed.
A. playdough
B. list
C. Nothing.
Correct Answer:
B. List
400
Self-Awareness is the same for everyone.
Yes, Self-Awareness is the same for everyone.
No, Self-Awareness is NOT the same for everyone.
Correct Answer:
No, Self-Awareness is NOT the same for everyone.
400
What is our Hinsdale South High School Mascot's name??
Correct Answer:
His name is: Victor E. Hornet
400
Exercise is NOT a good way to release stress.
True or False?
Correct Answer:
False.
Exercise is an AWESOME way to reduce stress. Even if it's something as simple as going for a walk!
500
There was something on Mrs. Dmochowski's calming tray that she got for Christmas and was really excited to start using. It is also something she can use while going on walks....
Correct Answer:
Air pods! (YAY!)
500
There are ____ Steps to becoming self-aware.
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
Correct Answer:
B. 3
1.Name how you feel
2. Understand WHY you feel that way.
3. Explain your feelings.
500
A cat usually has "___" lives.
1. many
2. nine
3. one
Correct Answer:
2. Nine
500
You can only have ONE thing that calms you.
True or False?
Correct Answer:
False. There are many things you can do/use to feel calm. It also depends on where you are and what is available.