Name That Zone
You are overly excited and becoming too silly. You are a little out of control. What Zone are you in?
Yellow Zone
What are 2 strategies to help you when you are in the Blue Zone?
Some examples are: Exercise, Listen to music, Have a snack
Which part of the brain is our "thinking" brain? It also helps us use strategies and problem solve.
The Prefrontal Cortex/Smart Brain
What does assertive mean?
You advocate for or say what you want or need in a calm and respectful way.
What is the difference between negative and positive thinking?
Negative thinking is when you have negative or dismissive thinking that don't help the situation. Positive thinking is when you have positive or helpful thoughts that make the situation better by giving a better outlook.
You are not feeling well and you just want to stay at home all day. What Zone are you in?
Blue Zone
What are 2 strategies to help yourself when you are in the Red Zone?
Some examples are: Talk to an adult, Take deep breathes, Take some space, Squeeze a soft object
You touch a coffee mug that is extremely hot. You pull your hand away quickly. Which part of the brain was used in this situation?
Your Survival Brain
What is confidence?
When you are sure of your skills, you know you can do something.
Give an example of a negative thought.
"I stink that this."
"I am never going to get better."
"I look ugly today."
"Everybody hates me."
Your soccer team lost the game. You yell at your teammates, kick the grass, and run off the field crying. What Zone are you in?
Red Zone
What are 2 strategies to keep you in the Green Zone?
Some examples are: Positive self-talk, Participate, Keep working hard
What part of the brain controls the fight, flight, or freeze action?
The Survival Brain
What is positive self-talk?
When you tell yourself positive thoughts to help you or motivate you.
Give an example of a positive thought.
"I am going to get better at this."
"I am a good person."
"Mistakes help me learn and get better."
"I may not be perfect, but I like who I am."
You are playing a game with your friend. You both take turns and have fun! What Zone are you in?
Green Zone
What are 2 strategies to help yourself when you are in the Yellow Zone?
Some examples are: Listen to calming music, Animal walks, Take a drink of water
You have been excited to play tag at recess all week with your friends. Right before lining up, your teacher announces that the class needs to stay inside because it is raining. You start to get upset. You stop and think, "It's OK. Take a deep breath. Hopefully we can go outside tomorrow. Today I will play on my computer." What part of the brain did you use?
The Prefrontal Cortex/Smart Brain
What are negative thoughts?
When you say or think negative things about yourself or your decisions.
Tell about the "Ugh, But" positive thinking strategy. Give an example.
The "Ugh, But" positive thinking strategy is when you start with a negative thought but end it with a positive.
Example: "Ugh, it's raining out, but I can do something fun like a puzzle or play with slime."
You are outside and it is starting to get dark. You start to get nervous and think you hear an animal in the bushes. What Zone are you in?
Yellow Zone
What Zone or Zones could you use deep breathing to help yourself?
All of them!
You are in class and your teacher asks you to take out your writing paper. You start to feel your face getting red and you hit your fist against the table. You yell out, "I hate writing!" What part of the brain are you using?
Your amygdala/Emotional part
What are the 3 parts of empathy?
1. Recognize how someone is feeling.
2. Think "How would I feel if that happened to me?"
3. React appropriately
Pick a Positive Thinking Strategy that you have learned and tell about it. Then give an example.
Ugh, But Boss That Thought
Gratitude Throw It Away
My Best Friend's Eyes Picture It Perfect
Glass Half Full/Empty Control
Silver Lining