Coping Skills
Give me 1 coping skill for when you're angry
Walk away, scream into a pillow, do a physical activity, rage write...
T/F: It is illegal to own just one guinea pig in Switzerland because they get too lonely.
True - Switzerland classifies guinea pigs as social creatures, meaning owning only one is legally considered a form of animal cruelty.
You miss an easy shot during a game and immediately think, "I'm terrible at everything." What's the problem with that thought?
You turn one mistake into a judgment about your entire identity
This blocky sandbox game officially became the best-selling video game of all time, crossing over 300 million copies sold.
Minecraft
Someone makes fun of you in front of your friends. What's a confident response that doesn't involve starting a fight?
Stay calm, set a boundary, use humor, or walk away...
Give me 2 coping skills for when you get grounded
Deep breathing, write your feelings, listen to music...
T/F: Lobsters pee out of their face.
True - They have nozzle-like openings near their eyes to squirt urine at rivals or potential mates.
You see someone on social media who has better clothes, more followers, a better body, or seems more successful. Assuming their life is better than yours is an example of what?
Comparison
Hogwarts
You have a huge assignment due tomorrow that you haven't started. What do you do?
Break it down into smaller steps, stop playing video games, ask a parent/friend for help if needed...
Give me 3 coping skills for when you get your phone taken away
Go for a walk/run, play video games, read a book, do a hobby....
T/F: The inventor of Pringles was buried in a Pringles can.
True - Fred Baur’s children actually buried a portion of his ashes inside one of the iconic potato crisp containers in 2008.
Which would probably build more confidence over time?
A. Only doing things you're already good at.
B. Trying difficult things and being willing to suck at them while learning.
B
What is the shrinking area of the Fortnite map commonly called?
The Storm
You say something embarrassing in front of the entire class. You want to disappear. What do you do?
Remind yourself that you're human and everyone makes mistakes...
Give me 4 coping skills when you get in a fight with a friend
Write how you feel, talk to a friend/parent, walk away and have a conversation once you're calm, splash water on your face...
T/F: Clouds are actually weightless because they are made of light water vapor.
False - An average cumulus cloud weighs about 1.1 million pounds, which is roughly equivalent to 100 elephants floating above your head.
What's something you're better at today than you were a year ago?
Any personal example works here!
Name that Artist: "SICKO MODE," "goosebumps," and "FE!N"
Travis Scott
Your friend tells you something serious and asks you to promise not to tell anyone. You think they may be in danger. What should you do?
Take the concern seriously and involve a trusted adult or appropriate support rather than keeping a dangerous secret.
Give me 5 coping skills when you're feeling anxious
Talk to a friend/parent, eat something sour, listen to music, 5-4-3-2-1 grounding, think of a peaceful place, take a hot/cold shower...
T/F: Putting a phone into "Airplane Mode" makes the internal battery lighter so you can throw it further.
False - Despite what viral social media prank videos claim, turning on Airplane Mode simply turns off your wireless signals like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. It does not change the laws of gravity, reduce the physical weight of your phone, or turn it into a high-tech boomerang. If you throw it, it will just smash into pieces on the ground.
What's something you can control when you can't control what other people think about you?
Your actions, attitude, choices, effort, and response
Who had the NBA's best-selling jersey during the 2025–26 regular season?
Stephen Curry
Your mom texts: "We need to talk when you get home." What do you do?
Try to not assume the worst, don't avoid going home...