Physical Wellness
This is one of the most important things educators can do to stay physically healthy.
What is eating a balanced diet?
Taking short breaks, deep breathing, or doing a quick walk are examples of these helpful tools.
What are stress-relief strategies or self-care practices?
Emotional wellness means being aware of your feelings and knowing how to do this in healthy ways.
What is express or manage them?
True or False: Regular self-care practices, like scheduled breaks and mindful moments, can help prevent burnout.
What is true?
Self-care only includes physical health, like eating and sleeping well.
What is false?
(Self-care includes physical, mental, emotional, and even social well-being.)
Taking time for this during the day helps regulate stress, improve focus, and support physical health.
What is physical activity or movement?
Having a positive attitude and staying calm in difficult situations is important for this.
What is mental wellness or emotional health?
This feeling can build up when emotions are ignored or not talked about, especially in stressful environments.
What is frustration?
Taking a break, going for a walk, or reading a book are examples of this type of activity.
What is a self-care practice?
Educators who practice regular self-care are more patient with children.
What is true?
Physical wellness includes getting enough of this each night to stay energized and focused at work.
What is sleep?
True or False: Mental wellness only matters at home, not in the workplace.
What is false?
True or False: Educators don’t need to worry about emotional wellness as long as they follow the rules.
What is false?
This helps educators avoid feeling stressed or overwhelmed.
What is setting boundaries and saying no when needed?
Taking short breaks during the day is unprofessional and discouraged in child care settings.
What is false?
(Short, appropriate breaks are encouraged to help staff recharge.)
True or False: Eating nutritious meals and staying hydrated are part of maintaining physical wellness.
What is true?
This type of therapy can help educators manage stress and improve their emotional health.
What is counseling or therapy?
This kind of environment—where staff feel heard, safe, and respected—supports emotional wellness.
What is a supportive or positive workplace?
Educators should do this regularly to maintain good physical and mental health.
What is practicing self-care routines like healthy eating and sleeping?
Self-care is selfish and takes time away from your responsibilities at work.
What is false?
(Self-care supports your ability to meet your responsibilities well.)
This is an effective way to manage physical stress and tension in the body.
What is practicing relaxation techniques or deep breathing?
This happens when mental wellness is ignored over time and can affect your energy, mood, and job performance.
What is burnout?
Practicing gratitude, journaling, or talking to a trusted coworker can help improve this.
What is emotional wellness or emotional regulation?
This type of practice helps educators focus on their needs and take a break from work-related stress.
What is mindfulness, yoga, or relaxation techniques?
Creating a self-care plan can help educators stay emotionally balanced and avoid burnout.
What is true?