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Facts about Bubble Thoughts
Bubble Thoughts in class
Bubble Thoughts outside of class
Mindfullness
Walker Fun Facts
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What is a bubble thought?

Thoughts that we feel like we need to say that may be inappropriate for the situation

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"Jeremy is picking his nose and looks stupid"

Bubble thought or not?

bubble thought

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What makes something a bubble thought in class but not outside of class?

-is it interrupting something or someone else

-the topic of the thought

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What is Mindfullness?

or

What does it mean to be mindful?

Being aware of yourself and whats around you, focusing your attention and thoughts on just that. 

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How many students are typically enrolled at the Needham Walker campus

87

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What should we do with bubble thoughts?

-keep them inside

-wait for the appropriate time, if any, to say them.

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The teacher says, "Take out your pencils it's time for a worksheet." You immediately think "I don't want to do this, pencil's make me cringe, i want to use a pen."

Is this a bubble thought or no? what should you do?

It is appropriate to ask for another writing utensil that you feel better using. Make sure to ask politely for a different one rather than demanding a new one.
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Two students are talking about cartoons. Jeremy likes SpongeBob SquarePants while George likes Danny Phantom. Jeremy  thinks "oh i have never heard of that show, i wonder what it's about" while George  thinks "wow that is a stupid name for a show." Which is a bubble thought and which is not?

Jeremy is appropriate but George has the bubble thought

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What are some mindfulness strategies we can use in school to help us focus or control our emotions?

-Calm breathing

-take a break or walk

-ask for help from a teacher

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What are the Walker core values? (name 2)

Child Centered & Family Driven
Safety
Respect
Strengths-based
Excellence
Continuous Learning

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What qualities make a bubble thought inappropriate (name 3)

-where are you saying it?

-who are you saying it to?

-what are you saying?

-is it relevant to what's being discussed


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Why should you not say bubble thoughts in class?

They could hurt someone's feelings

disrupt the school day and everyone's routines

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"Whoa my character just kicked yours to next thursday, boom! Bet you didn't see that coming."

When would this be considered a bubble thought and when would it be considered appropriate? is there a way to make it more appropriate for anyone you are saying it to?

-bubble thought if it is too braggy and may hurt others' feelings

-appropriate if you are playing the game but should be worded differently

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What are some mindfulness strategies you can use outside of school?

-Playing a game

-eating or having a drink

-watching a video or taking a break

-breathing strategies 

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When did the Walker dairy farm start becoming the Walker School?

1927