Feelings
Name 5 hard to deal with feelings.
For example... mad, sad, worried, annoyed, shy.
Name 5 ways to move your body in a BIG way.
swimming, yoga, taking a walk, soccer, jumping jacks.
What is mindfulness?
Being in the here and now or focusing on the present. Being aware of what's happening around you by using your senses. Feeling calm, relaxed, and peaceful.
What is growth mindset?
Give 2 examples of small problems.
1. Someone budging in line
2. Your friend says they don't want to play with you
What is a trigger?
An event that happens before a feeling.
What is a coping skill you can use at home?
Fidget, take a walk, cuddle a pet, take a bath, write in a journal, listen to music, talk to an adult, take a nap
How do you use a mind jar?
Shake the jar and watch the glitter settle to the bottom while focusing on breathing and calming down.
Change "I have to clean my room" to an I get to.
I get to play on my tablet if I clean my room.
I get to have more space in my room for activities.
What do you do if you have a big problem? Give an example.
Tell an adult.
Example: you see a student climbing over the fence at recess
Give an example of an expected behavior and an example of an unexpected behavior.
expected- raising hand to talk in class
unexpected- running in the hallway
Name 5 fidgets you could use to move your body in a small way.
Pop-it, stress ball, slime, mind jar, squishy ball, porcupine ball, spring, fidget spinner, etc.
Name your 5 senses.
Smell, touch, sight, taste, hearing
Give me an example of an "I am.." statement.
I am kind. I. am friendly. I am beautiful. I am funny.
Name 3 problem solving strategies (wheel of choice).
1. Talk it out
2. Take turns
3. Apologize
4. Ignore it
5. Walk away
Tell about a time when you had more than one feeling.
On the first day of school I felt excited and nervous. I felt nervcited.
Name 3 types of breathing.
Balloon breathing, 5 finger breaths, bumble bee breathing, belly breathing, rainbow breathing, ocean breathing, etc.
What is gratitude? Name 3 things you're grateful for.
Gratitude is being thankful for things in your life.
Examples: family, friends, school.
What is persistence?
To keep trying and never giving up
What is an I feel statement?
I feel ___ when you ___. I need ____.
Name 5 easy breezy feelings.
Name 3 yoga poses.
Tree, cobra, dog, half pigeon, sun, star, bow, butterfly, bird, half moon, plank, chair, kite, windmill, child's pose, table, reverse table
What is a body scan?
Breathing and noticing how your body is feeling.
Tell the difference between a bubblegum and a brick brain.
Bubble gum: growth mindset, persistence, get to brain, positive self talk
Brick brain: fixed mindset, negative, gives up, have to brain
Name 5 adults you can ask for help if you're having a big feeling
Mom, dad, grandparent, teacher, counselor, cousin, aunt, uncle, police officer, coach, older sibling, neighbor