Social Situations
Doing this when someone is talking shows you are actually paying attention, not just waiting for your turn to speak.
What is Active Listening (or Eye Contact)?
This simple physical act, often done to a count of 4-7-8, helps slow down your heart rate.
What is Deep Breathing (or Box Breathing)?
If you don't understand an assignment, this is the most effective way to advocate for yourself.
What is asking the teacher for help
This 2015 Pixar movie (and its sequel) literally takes place inside a middle schooler's brain.
What is Inside Out
This fruit is popularly thought of as a vegetable, and is the main ingredient in ketchup.
A tomato
If you hear a rumor about a friend, this is the best thing to do instead of spreading it to others.
What is ignoring it (or telling the friend/shutting it down)?
This is a 5-letter word for taking a short time away from a stressful situation to cool off.
What is a break
This two-letter word is a complete sentence and is important to use when someone crosses your boundaries.
What is "No"?
This block-based video game is the best-selling video game of all time
What is Minecraft
This is the only mammal capable of true flight
What is a bat
This is the emotion you might feel if you walk into the lunchroom and don't see anyone you know.
What is Anxious (or Nervous/Awkward)?
This grounding technique involves naming 5 things you see, 4 you feel, 3 you hear, 2 you smell, and 1 you taste.
What is the 5-4-3-2-1 Technique?
If you see someone sitting alone at lunch every day, this is one way you can be an advocate for inclusion
What is inviting them to sit with you (or saying hello)?
This slang term, often used on TikTok, describes someone who has "style" or "charisma.
What is "rizz"
I have keys but no locks. I have a space but no room. You can enter, but never go outside
What is a keyboard
Because you can’t hear tone of voice, this method of communication is where most misunderstandings happen between friends.
What is Texting (or Social Media/DMing)?
Instead of saying "I'm terrible at math," saying "I don't understand this yet" is an example of this mindset.
What is a Growth Mindset?
Being "Assertive" means stating your needs clearly, whereas being this means trying to force others to do what you want.
What is aggressive
In the Marvel Universe, this is the real name of the Black Panther
What is T'Challa
There are this many continents on Earth
What is 7
Using "I" statements (like "I feel hurt when...") is better than using "You" statements because "You" statements tend to make people feel this way.
What is Defensive (or Attacked/Blamed)?
Creating a playlist, drawing, or shooting hoops are all examples of healthy forms of this—doing something else to get your mind off stress.
What is Distraction (or a Hobby/Outlet)?
If you feel unsafe or see something dangerous, advocating for safety means following the rule "See something, _____."
What is "Say Something"
This singer's fans are affectionately known as "Swifties."
Who is Taylor Swift
This is the hardest natural substance on Earth
What is a diamond