Mindfulness Masters
You’re feeling distracted in class. What mindfulness skill could help you focus on what the teacher is saying?
What is mindfully listening?
Your classmate says something mean to you, and you feel like yelling. What could you do instead to handle your anger?
What is use STOP to pause and calm yourself?
A friend takes the toy you were playing with. What skill can you use to ask them nicely to give it back?
What is DEAR MAN?
You have a problem in math class, and you feel like giving up. What skill can help you figure out the next step?
What is problem-solving or asking for help?
You’re feeling really tired in the afternoon. What could you do to take care of yourself at school?
What is get a drink of water or take a few deep breaths to recharge?
You notice you’re getting mad during a game at recess. What’s something you can do to bring your attention back to the present moment?
What is take three deep breaths or use five senses to focus?
You’re feeling really sad during lunch and don’t want to talk to anyone. What skill can help you feel better?
What is using self-soothe with something comforting, like holding your favorite object?
You don’t want to play the game everyone else is playing, but you don’t want to upset your friends. How can you talk to them about it?
What is use GIVE to be gentle and explain your feelings?
You lost your lunchbox, and you’re worried you’ll be hungry. What’s one way to solve this problem?
What is ask a teacher for help finding it or share with a friend?
You’re feeling upset about something that happened yesterday. What’s one way to practice self-care today?
What is do something fun or relaxing that makes you happy?
Your brain is full of thoughts about what happened yesterday. How can you practice 'letting go' and coming back to now?
What is imagining your thoughts floating away like leaves on a stream?
You feel like crying because you’re nervous about a big test. What can you do to help your body calm down?
What is try paced breathing or relaxing your muscles?
Your teacher reminds you of a rule, but you think it’s unfair. How can you respond respectfully while sharing your opinion
What is use fast and assertive language without being mean?
You’re arguing with your sibling about what to watch on TV. What’s a fair way to solve this problem?
What is take turns picking a show or flip a coin?
You have a lot to do, but you don’t feel like starting. What can you do to motivate yourself?
What is set a small goal and take it one step at a time?
Your teacher asks you to name what you feel right now. What mindfulness practice helps you figure out your feelings?
What is checking in with your body and emotions?
DAILY DOUBLE!
Your friend doesn’t play with you today, and you feel left out. What skill can you use to check if the way you’re feeling matches what happened?
What is checking the facts?
You feel like a classmate isn’t listening to your idea in a group project. How can you handle it without arguing?
What is ask them to listen using an I-statement, like 'I feel left out when I’m not heard'?
Your group project isn’t going well because no one can agree. How can you use wise mind to help everyone work together?
What is suggest a plan where everyone shares their ideas and chooses the best one?
You feel shaky and anxious during a test. What’s one thing you can do to calm your body?
What is try belly breathing or squeeze a stress ball?
You’re looking at a pretty picture during art class. How can you practice mindfulness while looking at it?
What is noticing all the colors, shapes, and details without judging them?
You’re upset because your homework is too hard. How can you use opposite action to feel a little braver?
What is try a little bit of the homework and see what happens?
You want a turn on the swings, but someone else is using it. What could you do to handle this calmly?
What is wait patiently or ask them kindly when their turn will be over?
You spilled your drink at lunch and feel embarrassed. What’s one thing you could do to fix the situation?
What is ask for a paper towel and clean it up calmly?
You feel proud of yourself for finishing a hard task. What’s a way to celebrate and take care of yourself?
What is tell someone about it or give yourself a little reward?