Self-Regulation

Mindfulness (easy)

100

What does mindfulness mean

Be here now.

200

Why do we practice mindfulness breathing? 1. Because people don't know how to breathe 2. Because if you can do good breathing, you can solve all the problems 3. Because breathing helps you avoid doing work 4. Because breathing keeps you stay in a calm place

Answer 4. Because breathing keeps you stay in a calm place.

300

How can we practice mindful breathing?  

choices can include: quietly, finding a comfortable spot, closing our eyes, focusing on our breaths, using five finger breather, triangle breathings. etc. 

400

What part of your senses are invloved in mindfulness?

What we see, hear, smell, touch and taste

500

Where do you have to be to practice mindfulness?

Anywhere

Growth and Mindfulness

100

What is one thing you really like about yourself?

Any Positive Response

200

Mindfulness can help in creativity? True or false

True

300

What is one thing you would like to learn to do better?

Any appropriate response

400

What is one thing you can let go of to feel less stressed?

Free response

500

Self compassion is part of being mindful, true or false?

True

Coping Strategies

100

When you are upset what coping strategies do you use?

What strategy do you use? 

200

If you have a lot of thoughts running through your head what can you do to cope?

Write it down or talk it out with an appropriate person.

300

Which of these is a positive coping skill A. Keeping your feelings locked inside. B. Going for a run C. Denial of problems.

B. Going for a run.

400

Miss Anna is worried about today's fire drill because it makes loud noises. What can she do to cope with her fear and anxiety?

Mindfulness breathing, talk to a  teacher, talk to a friend, ask for headphones to wear during the drill

500

Sleep restores cognitive functioning and can help with mood. How many hours of sleep should you get per night?

For an elementary school student you should be getting between 9-12 hours of sleep.

Should I or Shouldn't I? (easy)

100

Someone gives you a compliment. You smile and say "Thanks".

You should. This makes others want to be around you and gives others good thoughts.

200

You have not washed your hair for 10 days.

You shouldn't. This makes other people uncomfortable if you start to smell.

300

Someone bumps into you while you are going to lunch. They say "Sorry." You say "That's okay."

You should. This is polite and makes others feel calm around you.

400

You are at a birthday party. You feel uncomfortable but you tell yourself that it will get easier as the party progresses.

You should. This will help you feel more confident and make others want to be around you as well as help you make and keep friends.

500

You become frustrated when people interrupt you. You put your head down on the desk and groan.

You shouldn't. This can make others annoyed with you.

Should I or Shouldn't I (Hard)

100

Your friend has just gotten new braces. You tell him "wow, I didn't realize they would looks so weird".

You shouldn't. This is rude and will make it hard to maintain the friendship.

200

You decide you already know what Miss Anna is talking about during math. You take out a piece of paper from your desk and start drawing.

You shouldn't. This is against the rules unless your teacher tells you it is ok. 

300

A new student started at your school and you are going to see her after school today. You are anxious about seeing this new acquaintance. During the school day you keep asking her what she wants to do when you get together but she says she doesn't know. You keep asking her anyway. 

You shouldn't. This makes others uncomfortable and more likely to avoid you.

400

A classmate asks you to tell her answers to a math test. She promises to invite you to her big party if you do. You tell her the answers.

You shouldn't. This is against the rules.

500

You are hanging out with a group of kids from school. They are talking about a type of music you know nothing about. You fake being interested and make related comments.

You shouldn't. People will eventually notice you do not know the topic you are pretending to know things about and may get upset with you.