Random Topics
Who at this school can you talk to if you are feeling upset?
Mrs. Vojtasek, Ms. CarMichael, the principals, Ms. Nevaeh
What are personal boundaries?
Personal guidelines, rules, or limits that a person creates to identify reasonable, safe, and permissible ways for others to treat them.
Name this emotion: you are crying.
Sad/Sadness
Describe: confidentiality
Whatever we talk about in this room stays in this room.
What is the largest organ of the human body?
Skin
Which one floats and which sinks?
Lemons or limes
Lemons float and limes sink.
You're working on an assignment in class and you're struggling/it's difficult, what do you do?
Ask for help: email or ask the teacher in person, look at your notes, ask friends.
Name this emotion: You have nothing to do.
Bored
Describe: meditation/calming strategies
Deep breathing, go for a walk, count to 10, sing, run around outside, talk it out, 5 senses breathing
Why are goals important to have?
So we have something to look forward to and work towards.
What percentage of people are left-handed?
10% percent
Your friends are pressuring you to do something you don't want to do, what do you do?
Say no, talk to an adult, come up with an excuse, tell them you don't like it.
Name this emotion:
Your hands are sweating, you feel warm, your breathing has increased.
Worried, nervous, anxious
Describe: 3 positive coping skills
journaling, going for a walk, deep breathing, listening to favorite music
How many fingers does Mickey Mouse have?
4 (three fingers and one thumb)
What are the main emotions in the movie INSIDE OUT?
JOY, SADNESS, ANGER, FEAR, DISGUST
Your friend tells you they want to hurt students in the school, but they tell you not to tell anyone. If you tell someone what they said, they will not be your friend anymore. What do you do?
Tell an adult that there is a student threatening the safety of others. Making sure your classmates are safe takes priority over a friendship.
Name this emotion: overjoyed, appreciative of everything you have, present in the moment.
Thankful, grateful
Describe: 3 negative coping skills
avoiding situation, name-calling, hitting another person, smoking/drug use, drinking
What president is on the $5 bill?
Abe Lincoln
How many permanent teeth should adults have?
32
Referring back to the communication lesson, what are two other ways we communicate with others WITHOUT talking?
Body language and facial expressions
Name this emotion: Not sure what to do?
confused, unsure
Describe: How would you handle being in an uncomfortable situation?
Walking away, taking a breath, communicating you're not comfortable, finding an adult.
What is the largest mammal in the world?
Blue Whale