Tune Up 1
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Some people feel calmer when they see pictures of videos of baby animals. Tell the other players about one of your favorite baby animals. Do you love puppies? Kittens? other baby animals?
name any baby animal you like
Find the Phrase that has the Magic Words in it:
Please Hand me that Pencil
Give me that pencil!
Give me that pencil NOW!
Please hand me that pencil
Does everyone have bad days now and then? Of course they do! The next time you are having a bad day, remind yourself that bad days happen to everybody, not just you. You are not alone. We all know how horrible a bd day can feel. Can you turn it around?
of course you can
Say something you like about yourself
good job
Tell the other players about a way you like to relax
read a book, watch TV, pet animals, go for a walk, etc
Tell the other players about a place that feels safe and relaxing to you
name that safe space (like bedroom, house, yard, etc).
Which of these responses uses Magic Words?
I'm not going to do that!
Do it yourself!
Sure! I'll do my best.
Sure! I'll do my best
Squeeze all the muscles in your hands, legs, and arms. Then relax them. Sometimes when you are angry this can be a safe and quick way to release some anger.
practice it
Say something you are good at
awesome
Take Three deep, relaxing breaths
practice it
Stand up and stretch. Sometimes when we feel stressed out or upset, stretching can be a gentle way to take a quick break to clam our bodies down
great job stretching
Which one of these sentences has Magic Words in them:
I wanted something else!
That's not fair!
Thank you.
Thank you
Count backwards, slowly from 10 to 1.
10..9..8..7..6..5..4..3..2..1
Tell about something you do well
My favorite calming skill
saying a good skill that helps you calm down, doesn't hurt you and doesn't hurt anyone else
Name one safe way to release anger
take deep breaths, squeeze a stress ball, wall push ups, hitting a pillow, ripping up paper, drawing what is making you feel mad, etc.
Which one of these phrases has Magic Words in it?
My spoon is purple.
Please and thank you
Kangaroos hop
please and thank you
Why do you think some kids make other kids angry and upset on purpose?
because they are hurting or angry and don't know how to deal with their feelings, they think they will feel better if they make others feel bad
Tell about something you do well
thats great
Tell the other players about something funny you have seen, heard, or experienced. Humor can sometimes help people feel more relaxed. Laughing relieves stress
that was a really funny story
How do some people show that they are angry?
Which one of these phrases has Magic Words in them:
No Way!
Yes, please.
Go away
Yes, Please
Think about, and then describe, something that has gone right for you today.
Tell something that you like about yourself
awesome
Tell the players about someone you know who always seems to be calm or relaxed
examples: mom, dad, grandpa, grandmother, friends, teachers, etc