Coping Skills
Name a coping skill you can use when you're frustrated with a friend at recess.
Take a deep breath, square breathing, somatic grounding, progressive muscle relaxation
Name the feeling you feel when something scares you.
Fear
What are the 3 R's of bullying prevention?
RECOGNIZE!
REPORT!
REFUSE!
What is it called when you get back up after life knocks you down?
Resilience
What is it called when you read the question and then cross out obviously wrong answers to help narrow down your correct choices?
Process of Elimination
Name a hobby that helps you relax.
Reading, drawing, playing sports.
NOT: Video Games
Name a physical sign that you are feeling nervous.
sweaty palms, racing heart, upset/tight stomach
If bullying occurs online or in a text message thread, what kind of bullying is it?
cyberbullying
Name a mantra you can use in a situation where you feel nervous or defeated.
I can try again.
This does not define me.
I can do hard things.
What is it called when you move through the test at a comfortable rate?
Pacing yourself
Why does talking with a friend or trusted adult help when you feel stressed or sad?
Connecting with people who support you offers comfort and perspective.
What can you do if you and your friend have a disagreement, but you realize you were in the wrong?
Apologize, hold yourself accountable for your actions/choices, make amends.
Why is spreading rumors about a classmate considered bullying?
It hurts someone's reputation and feelings, and it's not something that you can easily undo. The rumors are targeted around a specific classmate, and they are powerless to stop them from spreading. It meets all 5 bullying criteria.
Why is asking for help when you need it a sign of resilience?
Because it means you haven't given up hope, because it means you are trying to overcome the situation and stand back up again.
Why is it important to read the instructions and the question carefully?
Why is exercising regularly good for your mental health?
It released endorphins (happy chemicals!), reduces stress, and improves mood.
How do you know if someone feels proud of their accomplishments?
They smile, share their success, stand tall
How can you support a friend who is being bullied?
Listen, stand by them, stand up for them, encourage them to tell a trusted adult, or tell a trusted adult yourself.
What does it mean to grow from your mistakes?
To learn lessons and improve.
Name two things you can do leading up to a test to make sure you're ready on testing day?
Get good sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, study with friends, do your homework, ask teachers for help on subjects you need extra support with
What's one way to stay positive when things don't work out the way you want them to?
Practice gratitude, use your mantra, or focus on solutions.
What is the difference between feeling happy and feeling content?
Happiness is a burst of joy. Contentment is a steady, ongoing peace.
What are the 5 criteria a situation needs to qualify as "bullying?"
1. Intentional
2. Harmful or hurtful
3. Targeted, with a power imbalance
4. Repeated behavior
5. You can't make it stop without an adult's help
Why does practicing a skill make you more resilient?
It builds confidence and perseverance.
Name three test taking strategies or relaxation skills you could use during a test.
Read the instructions and questions carefully, Pace yourself, Answer easy questions first, Use process of elimination, check your work, take deep breaths, positive self-talk/mantras, visualization, bio-hacking, grounding