Physical Health
How many hours of sleep per night does a middle school student need?
9 to 10 hours
What is stress?
Feelings of tension, anxiety, discomfort, etc. Stress is your body reacting to a challenge or demand
What are some emotions or feelings you might experience during the school day?
Happiness and excitement (hopefully), anger, frustration, sadness, etc.
True or False? It is okay to touch someone without their permission.
FALSE
Name a benefit of exercising.
Improved mood, strengthened body, increased energy, better sleep, maintain healthy weight, etc.
What are some physical signs of stress?
Headache, upset stomach, fidgeting, increased breath or heartbeat, illness, etc.
If you're feeling angry, what are some techniques you can use to help with those feelings?
Deep breaths, squeeze a stress ball, punch a pillow, yell into a pillow, perspective-taking, etc.
How can you start a conversation with someone at school?
Ask about their interests, ask an icebreaker question (like "Would you rather...?"), give a compliment, comment on something in the environment ("Wow, check out that cute dog on the sidewalk!")
What type of foods should you eat if you want to have a healthy diet?
Fruits and veggies, whole grains, lean meats (fish and chicken), etc.
How can you reduce feelings of stress?
Deep breaths, exercise, take a brain break, do a favorite activity, go outside, etc.
What is mindfulness?
Being aware of what you are feeling or thinking
At Lab School, a lot of students live far away from each other. Name a way to organize a hang out even if your friend lives far away.
Meet somewhere in the middle, join the same after-school activity, take turns driving to each other's houses, etc.
Name one consequence or effect of too little sleep.
What can you do if you feel stressed about a school assignment?
Ask a teacher or friend for help, break the assignment into smaller steps, work for ten minutes then take a two minute break, etc.
How does writing relate to emotional health?
You can write your feelings in a letter or a diary
What are some signs a person is not interested in what you're talking about?
They look away, they give short responses, their body is turned away from you, etc.
Name one way to get better sleep.
Have a bedtime routine, turn off electronics 1 hour before bed, warm bath/shower, herbal tea (no caffeine), reading, etc.
What are some techniques if you're feeling distracted or stressed at school in general?
Hand-held fidgets, meet with Ms. Katy or Ms. Jess, vent to a friend, etc.
When feeling strong emotions, why is it important to think before you act?
If you're angry/sad/upset, you might hurt someone's feelings (or yourself)!
Billy has a crush on Shannon. He spends a lot of time staring at her in class. Once, he poked Shannon's arm with his finger over and over to get her attention. What did Billy do wrong?
Invaded personal space without asking, engaged in uncomfortable or unwanted behaviors