Body Basics
Communication
Rock Brain
Coping Tools
Flexible Thinking
100
what is body language? (also called non verbal communication)
communicating your feelings with no words
examples: posture, facial expression, etc.
100
True or false: Verbal communication is always easy.
False! Sometimes it can be hard to describe what we're feeling and that's ok!
100
What does Rock Brain try to do to people?
Rock Brain tries to make people get stuck on their ideas. 
100
a good tool to use when you are frustrated with school work is?
A. rip up your school work
B. use a fidget/take deep breaths
C. get mad at the teacher and leave the room
B.
100
True or false.....A flexible thinker likes to try new things, accepts other peoples ideas and is fun to play with?
True!
200
Give an example of how you might non-verbally communicate with a friend.
high fives, elbow bumps, smiles, handshake, relaxed body language, etc.
200
What is an I-message or statement?
Statements that can help you take responsibility for how you feel ("I feel ____ when ___ happen")
200
What are some superflex strategies to defeat Rock Brain?
Use self-talk to help you remember that being part of a group means you can't always do it your way. You can also take deep breaths or count to ten.
200
which tool is good to use at school if you're so mad you're about to lose control?
A. yell as loud as you can
B. walk out of the classroom
C. Ask if you can take a break
C.
200
Ben is playing a game on the iPad. When the teacher says to put the ipads away Ben continues to play and gets upset when the teacher tells him to put it away. Is Ben showing rigid or flexible thinking?
Rigid thinking
300
How can we tell Riley is happy?
she's dancing, smiling, enjoying her music!
300
name a strategy that would help someone who feels sad?
ask if they are ok and if they want to talk, maybe give them space, help cheer them up, etc.
300
If my friend wants to play tag and I really want to play with them but I refuse to play tag and get upset when they play tag without me... what type of thinking is this?
What is inflexible or rigid thinking
300
What is a trigger?
Something we don't like and might make us feel mad, sad, or upset
300
Instead of saying "I can't do this" a flexible thinker could say____________.
"I can do this" or "I am going to keep trying".
400
How do we think he is feeling?
maybe tired, sad, or doesn't feel good. Can tell this by seeing his hand on his face and the other around his stomach, facial expression appears sad
400
How might rock brain get you stuck on in a conversation?
Stuck on the same topic, being unaware of other person's feelings, not working to solve the problem.
400
Besides conversations, how can rock brain effect us with a different social skill?
Compromising- not being able to let our option go or being stuck on one option or thing you want
400
name some helpful tools that Mr. Incredible could have used
walked away for a bit, problem solved to to close the door before breaking it, deep breathing, etc.
400
what is compromising?
problem solving a solution to makes supports everyone's needs.
500
Describe the difference between positive body language and negative body language.
Positive: eye contact, calm body, facing someone, etc.
Negative: folded arms, tense face, no eye contact, not facing someone, etc.
500
What are some steps to resolve conflict?
voice your concerns (respectfully/calmly)
Listen to the others
communicate solutions (compromising)
500
I really want to have a race with my friend but they want to play kick ball. I see Rock Brain is trying to take over but I don't want to be left playing by myself, HOW CAN I DEFEAT ROCK BRAIN?
use flexible thinking and play what my friend wants to play OR come up with a compromise
500
How can you tell you need to use a coping tool?
When you start to feel like you are losing control of yourself or your emotions. (Before losing control)
500
examples of flexible and rigid thinking?
-flexible thinking because Riley is sad dad has to work but could get pizza with mom!
-rigid thinking cause Riley doesnt like the pizza