Kindness
When is the best time to give back to others?
All the time!
What is one thing that causes you stress?
(Personal response)
This creative activity—often involving pencils, markers, or paint—can help you relax and express your feelings
Drawing or coloring
Calling out in the middle of the teacher's lesson.
Inappropriate. You should always raise your hand and be called on if you have a question or comment during class.
You are having trouble with a math problem, so you give up. Is this a fixed or growth mindset?
Fixed Mindset. If you are struggling with something, you can always ask for help to understand it better.
True or False: It is okay to make fun of someone for how they look or talk.
False. It is never okay to make fun of someone.
What is the first thing you need to do when you feel stressed or frustrated?
Use your coping skills!
This type of breathing, where you inhale slowly through your nose and exhale through your mouth, can help calm you down during stressful moments.
Deep Breathing
Sitting in your assigned seat with your feet on the ground
Appropriate.
You are trying to learn a new drawing technique, but you keep messing it up. What should you do?
You should keep trying! You'll keep getting better and learn from each mistake you make.
Sometimes we aren't always kind. If you make a mistake and did something unkind to a person, how can you make it right?
You should apologize for your actions, and make an effort to be more kind to that person.
False. Something that causes stress for you, might not cause stress for someone else, and vice versa.
What are 3 examples of physical activity that can be healthy coping strategies
Going for a walk, shooting hoops, or dancing to your favorite song, swimming, riding a bike
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When your teacher asks you to do something, you do it without talking back.
Appropriate.
A student says, "I can’t do this... yet." This shows they have what kind of mindset?
Growth mindset
What would you do if you heard your peers putting down another student because their family could not afford new clothes or shoes?
You should encourage them to be nicer to that student, or you can inform an adult about the situation.
What is one way you can ask for help when stressed?
Examples: Ask someone to help you with a task if you're overwhelmed. You can also ask to vent/talk it out.
An example of a person you can talk to that can help you feel supported when you're upset.
A trusted adult, friend, teacher, counselor, parent
Leaving the classroom to go to the bathroom or to get lunch without asking.
Inappropriate. You should always ask permission to leave the classroom during class. It is disrespectful to just get up and leave.
Your friends want you to join them in playing a new sport, but you think that you'll be bad at it, so you tell them no. Is this a fixed or growth mindset?
Fixed Mindset. You should always challenge yourself to try new things, even if you start off not being good at it.
What can you do if you notice that one of your peers or teachers is having a bad day?
You can encourage them or offer to help them out throughout the day.
True or False: When you are stressed, you can experience headaches, lack of sleep, or a stomach ache.
True. Stress can cause a lot of harmful symptoms on your body.
This technique involves focusing on the present moment without judgment and is often practiced through meditation.
Practicing mindfulness
Your teacher made a mistake when grading one of your assignments. You get mad at them for giving you an unfair grade, and yet at them to fix it.
Inappropriate. Everyone makes mistakes, so you should kindly talk to your teacher to make sure they are aware of the mistake.
People with a growth mindset see this as a chance to learn, while those with a fixed mindset may see it as a reason to quit.
A challenge or failure