Movie , book, and TV characters
What is something funny from a book or movie that helped you find the humor in things?
If someone is spending a lot of time alone how might they feel?
Sad, nervous, lonely etc.
How can you tell if someone is a good friend?
honesty
trustworthiness
kind
funny
listens
etc.
What could you do if you are feeling stuck on school work and anxious?
Use some of the breathing things we've practiced to help your brain relax
Take a break to use the bathroom or get water
ask to see Ms. Davis
Remind yourself that you can do it, you are smart, and it is ok if it isn't perfect
How many hours of sleep should a person your age get?
8
Share about a book or a movie character who went through a tough time with a friend
Why might a peer at school make a lot of rude comments to others? What can you do if someone is doing that a lot?
They might not know how to get attention positively
They might be having a hard time with social and communication skills
What are things that make you a great family member?
Kind, cheer people on at their games, fun to be around, respectful, honest etc. etc.
What if you are starting to feel panicked and like it is hard to breathe? What could help?
Breathing slowly and pretending you are breathing through a straw can help and so does some of the other breathing things we have done together like feeling your heart beat and breathing slowly
Reminding your brain that you are safe and ok and that the feeling will pass
Walking toward an adult who can help
Being in a quieter and calm spot often helps our brains to relax when this is happening too
Is it important to eat lunch at school even if it's not your favorite food?
Yes because your body needs the energy to be able to regulate your feelings and focus
What character in book, movie, or show do you feel is a lot like you? What things do you have in common?
If someone is acting tough on the outside does it always been they feel tough on the inside? Do you know anyone who does that?
A lot of people who have a tough exterior don't feel that confident or emotionally safe on the inside. Sometimes keeping that in mind about peers at school can help.
What can you do if you are feeling frustrated with another kid at home?
Take a break , talk about it , ask for space if you need it , try to use calm words to let them know you are feeling upset with them
What if you are feeling sad or disappointed about something someone else said or did? What could you do?
Take a break to yourself to relax if you need to
Let yourself cry if you need to
talk about it
listen to music
Squeeze or hug a pillow
Yell into a pillow
Write or draw your feelings
rip up a piece of a paper
do push-ups to get frustration out
Use breathing exercises
wrap yourself up in a blanket and take time to rest
Talk with a trusted person when you feel ready to do so
Talk with the person about it when you are ready
What is the most important thing to drink during the day?
Water
de-hydration can give people headaches and make people feel tired
How was Jack Black/ Steve brave in the Minecraft movie? What is a time you were nervous to do something but did it anyway?
How might someone feel if someone says something unkind to them in front of their friends?
sad, mad, embarrassed etc.
What if your friend hurts your feelings by mistake or you hurt someone's feelings by mistake? What can you do?
Say sorry and try to work it out. If they are normally kind to you and you are normally kind, it can usually be worked out because everyone makes mistakes sometimes. Ask for adult help to work it out if you need it.
What if you are feeling hard on yourself about something? What could you do?
Take time to remember all of the things that you've been doing well
Talk to a trusted person about it
Do something that you enjoy and that you are good at
Remember that none of us are perfect and we all have things we are working on and make mistakes sometimes
Use strategies that help with frustration or sadness in other situations
Should you keep your feelings in or talk about them?
Talk about them or draw or write about them to get them out
Share about a character in a book , show, or movie who had anxiety.
If your family members see you try hard at a soccer game or score a goal, how do you think they feel?
Proud of you! Happy for you!
What if someone at childcare or school is using behavior that is overwhelming? What can you do?
Try to walk away and have space from them but if they still follow ask for adult support by explaining what is happening and how you are feeling
What if are missing someone you haven't seen for a while? What could help?
Talking about those feelings
Maybe you could write down or draw something you could show them or send them some time
Sometimes phone calls are possible
What are ways to have positive self-esteem?
Do fun activities you enjoy
Try new things
Ask for help from friends and family with remembering all of the good things about yourself
Write or draw about the things you like about yourself