Finding Peace
You feel nervous before a spelling test. You take three deep breaths to calm down. This is called
What is deep breathing?
You feel anxious, so you name 5 things you can see, 4 you can touch, 3 you can hear, 2 you can smell, and 1 you can taste.
Correct
If you’re feeling nervous about a test, this part of the brain could be responsible for your feelings.
What is the amygdala?
This kind of person sees the glass as half full.
Optimist
This black and white bear loves to eat bamboo.
What is a panda?
You're scared about performing in the school play. You say to yourself, “I’ve practiced and I can do this.” That’s using...
What is positive self-talk?
Name a style of Deep Breathing
Box breathing, star breathing, rollercoaster breathing, etc.
This part of the brain is crucial for remembering where you put your homework.
What is the hippocampus?
This kind of person thinks everything will go wrong, even on a sunny day
Pessimist
She wore glass slippers and had a fairy godmother.
Who is Cinderella?
You forgot your homework and feel your heart beating fast. What would you do?
What is take deep breaths?
Listening to music can help you feel calmer or happier when you're having a tough day.
True
When you need to plan your day and think about what comes next, this brain part helps you focus.
What is the prefrontal cortex?
It’s impossible to change from being a pessimist to an optimist.
False
This famous statue lives in New York and holds a torch.
What is the Statue of Liberty?
You feel wiggly and anxious during a test. What object can you use?
What is a Fidget
This coping tool involves stretching and moving your body slowly?
What is yoga?
This part of the brain helps you react to danger quickly, like jumping out of the way of something falling.
What is the amygdala?
If your team loses a game and you say, “We’re the worst! We’ll never win,” you’re showing this.
Pessimism
He lives in a pineapple under the sea.
Who is SpongeBob SquarePants?
You’re feeling really anxious before going on stage for a performance. Give an example of positive self-talk:
“I’ve got this”
Which of these is a healthy way to use music when you’re upset?
A) Blast it loudly to annoy others
B) Sing or listen to a calm song you like
C) Break your headphones
B
This part of the brain helps you remember your friend's birthday or the name of your favorite pet.
What is the hippocampus?
If someone fails once and gives up forever, they are being optimistic.
False
He swings from webs and climbs walls.
Who is Spider-Man?