School
Jackson is trying to do his math worksheet but he keeps thinking about the cupcake he has waiting for him at home and how delicious it will taste.
Brain Eater
Codi is playing sorry with his brother. His brother wins the game. Codi throws his pieces and shouts "you cheated! No fair! I am never playing with you again!"
DOF!
Self - talk: "where should my body be at?
Body Snatcher
Strategies for Glassman
identify the size of the problem and determine if it is an expected reaction. Self-talk "I am starting to get mad. I need to move away and take a break"
Trey was talking to Cindy. Cindy did not ask him any questions and barely looked like she was listening. Who has got ahold of Cindy's brain?
Un-Wonderer
Dimitri is making a cake with his mom when she adds in a little extra chocolate. Dimitri tells her that isn't right. The recipe says 1 cup of chocolate not 1 and half cups of chocolate. You messed it up! I don't want to bake with you any more!
Glassman
Ask yourself "what is their plan?" and try to match their plan
rock brain
Strategies for WasFunnyOnce
self talk: is this a silly or serious moment
use the one time rule: tell the joke once and move on
When lining up Todd keeps bumping into Kara on purpose and poking her shoulder. Who has taken over Todd's brain?
Space Invader
Jess is telling her sister about her trip to the zoo. Her sister responds with "Wow did you know that the human head weighs 8 pounds! How cool is that?"
Topic Twistmeister
use a fidget so that it keeps your body busy but your brain focused on the group
brain eater
when others are talking, use whole body listening
check in with your eyes and see how the rest of the group is acting
take a few deep breaths to calm your body
Amir is playing gaga ball with his friends at recess when he just picks up the ball and walks away. His friends are upset that he isn't looking at the group to see what they want to do. Who has taken control of Amir's brain?
Body Snatcher
Jeremiah wakes up with a frown on his face. He is so tired and he does not want to go to school. When his mom tells him good morning he says "no its not a good morning! It is a terrible morning and you shouldn't say it is good!"
Grumpy Grumpaniny
Open your friend file and think about what you know about the person. Ask questions to find out more about him and his experiences or interests
one-sided sid
Strategies for Mean Jean
think about what you are going to say before you say it
self - talk: will this hurt my friends feelings
keep bragging, bossy, or hurtful thoughts in your brain
Nic is really nervous about sitting at a new lunch table. She doesn't know anyone there and thinks that no one will like her. Who has gotten ahold of her brain
Worry Wall
Isaac is playing basketball with his neighbor across the street. Isaac is saying things like "wow another miss haha you stink at basketball"
Mean Jean
Turn off your "me" button and try to think only about the other person by asking him questions
topic twistmeister
strategies for worry wall
close your eyes, take a deep breath, and let it out slowly.
find a thought that can change how you are feeling