Safety
True or False?
Feelings
Back to school
Coping Skills
100
What are examples of safe and friendly words?
Please, no thank you, can I have help, yes, thank you, etc. (what else?)
100
Calling people names will make them like me more.
False
100
What feeling is this?
Happy
100
What's the name of your school?
James Lick Middle School
100
Which coping skill is like blowing up a balloon and letting it go or smelling flowers?
Deep breathing
200
Name one way to prevent getting sick.
wear a mask
wash hands often, for 20 seconds (sing happy birthday)
physical distance
200
I can ask for a break when I need one.
True
200
What feeling is this?
Tired/ Sleepy
200
Name four community norms that you have to follow?
Some ideas:
Speak your truth, be open-minded and empathetic towards others, one person speaking at a time, track the speaker, show that you are listening, what's said in the circle stays in the circle, (what others did we miss?)
200
Name one thing that helps you when you are nervous or worried.
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300
Name two things that will be different at school when we return
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300
I can mute myself in class.
True
300
What is this feeling?
Sad/ Upset
300
What’s one thing you want to do when we return?
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300
Reading is super frustrating today, name one way to cope with your feelings.
Some ideas:
Taking a break, exercising, taking a walk, deep breathing, cardio, dancing, singing, making a snack, (what else?)
400
Name three ways to stay safe at school or home.
Wash hands, keep distance, wear mask, keep hands and feet to myself, etc
400
I can tell my friends I am happy to see them
True!!! You can share your happiness with your friends with words. (And other feelings too!)
400
What is this feeling?
Silly
400
What is your favorite thing about school?
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400
You are tired and do not want to get ready for school. What coping skills will you use to help yourself?
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Some ideas:
Reminding yourself one thing you like about school, texting or calling your friends, thinking about the teacher you like, (what else?)
500
What can I do when I get upset at school?
Bonus: When did you feel this way, and what did you do then?
Ask for help
Ask for a break
Take deep breaths
What did we miss?
500
I can follow the new rules for being in school to keep everyone safe.
TRUE!!! We know you can do it, it just might take some practice.
500
Name 3 feelings you are feeling now (or have felt before)
Bonus: What did you do with them (if they were uncomfortable?)
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500
What do you feel good about right now?
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500
Name a coping skill and show it to the group.
any