School and Mental Health
True or False:
Students often feel better at school when they feel like they belong
what is True?
True or False
Executive functions help students control their behavior and emotions
what is True
Name something teachers can do to improve student wellbeing
what is:
-building relationships
-positive feedback
-listen to students
-teach regulation skills
Myth or Fact:
only students with bad grades experience mental health challenges
what is Myth
True or False:
Spending time outside during the school day can help reduce stress
Forgetting instructions and interrupting may be a problem in which area?
what are Executive Functions
why is recess important for students?
what is:
- physical activity
-social interaction
-reducing stress
Myth or Fact
mental health can affect academic performance
what is Fact
A highly competitive classroom can sometimes increase what emotion?
what is Anxiety
what is Remembering Information
what is a sign that a student may be experiencing anxiety?
what is:
- avoidance
-excessive worry
-physical complaints
Myth or Fact
punishment alone improves student wellbeing
what is Myth
When a student feels 'invisible' at school, what feeling do they often lack?
a student can be smart but still struggle with what skill area
what is self-regulation or executive function
what is one classroom strategy that helps students stay organized?
what is
-visual schedule
-clear routines
-step-by-step instructions
Myth or Fact
teaching emotion regulation can improve behavior and learning
what is Fact