Mindfulness
What does mindfulness mean?
Mindfulness means to be aware of your surroundings, body and feelings.
What does it mean to be patient?
Being patient means waiting without complaining or becoming restless or annoyed.
How many hours should kids your age sleep per night?
9-10 hours of sleep each night!
What does the cloud wear under his rain coat?
(Thunderwear)
What does it mean to have a mindful body?
Having a mindful body means to have a calm body and to be aware of what your body is doing in the moment.
What does it mean to be patient with yourself?
Being patient with yourself means to allow yourself time to learn and grow, and not getting upset with yourself if you don't get something right on the first try.
Why is looking at a screen (phone, computer, tablet, TV, etc). NOT a good part of your bedtime routine?
Viewing screens before bed can signal to your brain that it is daytime because of the light coming from the screen, and may cause you to stay awake longer instead of helping you go to sleep.
How does a scientist freshen her breath?
(With experiMINTS)
What is the name of the app that Lebron James partnered with to help people practice mindfulness?
The Calm App
It can be hard to be patient when you are hungry, excited, injured/hurt, when you have to wait on other people/out of your control, etc.
What are THREE benefits of sleep?
Improved mood/happiness, improved memory, body growth and development, increased energy, relaxation, etc.
What’s worse than finding a worm in your apple?
(Finding half a worm)
Name THREE activities we did in class to practice mindfulness.
Mindful eating, yoga, meditation.
What does self-compassion mean?
BONUS 200 Pts. What are THREE ways you can show self-compassion?
Self-compassion means caring for yourself and showing love to yourself.
Having good hygiene, resting/relaxing, doing something fun, being patient with yourself, positive self-talk, etc.
What are the 3-2-1 rules of sleep? (What should you not do 3 hours, 2 hours and 1 hour before bed?)
You should not...
3 hours before bed-eat
2 hours before bed-workout or do homework
1 hours before bed-watch screens
What did one volcano say to the other?
(I Lava You!)
What are the 5 senses?
Touch
Taste
Hear
See
Smell
What was the name of the famous experiment we recreated that tested if kids could be patient?
The Marshmallow Test
If you're preparing for a test the next day, is it better to A) stay up all night studying? or B) get a good night's sleep? WHY?
It is better to get a good night's sleep because sleeping a full 8-10 hours will help you to remember what you've studied and you will be well rested for the test.
What do you call a dinosaur that’s sleeping?
(A DinoSnore)