Fight, Flight, Freeze
Aahhh!! You are in the woods and see a bear. You run as fast as you can to your cabin and slam the door shut!
This is FLIGHT!
I didn't get the answer right. My whole day is ruined!!!
That's ok - getting things wrong is a part of learning. I know more for the next time now.
True or False - Our alarm brain keeps us safe.
True - it helps us sense danger and responds to keep us safe.
What is one simple breathing technique that can help you calm down?
Deep breathing (Hot coco breaths), circle breathing, box breathing, snake breaths.
What has hands and a face, but can’t hold anything or smile?
A clock
You are about to read your poem to the class and your mind goes blank and you can't remember it.
This is FREEZE!
That's not fair! I never get picked first!!
I can be flexible. I got to go first last time we played.
True or False - Lizards have a "smart brain".
False - they only have alarm brain and can only react to things.
Name one healthy way to express anger instead of yelling.
Taking a break, writing in a journal, talking it out, exercising, etc
What is the tallest animal in the world?
Girrafe
Someone takes the toy you are playing with right out of your hand. You immediately push them down.
This is too hard! I can't do it.
This seems tricky, but I am going to try my best.
True or False - Our smart brain helps us problem solve.
True - Our smart brain is in charge of problem solving and thinking.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed with schoolwork, what is one strategy you can use to stay on track?
Break tasks into smaller parts, make a to-do list, ask for help, take short breaks, etc.
I have keys but no locks. I have space but no room. You can enter but can’t go outside
A keyboard
The smoke detector in your house goes off. You run outside.
This is FLIGHT!
I am so stupid. I'll never figure this out.
This is hard. I'm going to ask for help.
True or False - Our lizard brain helps us learn in school.
False - We need to use our smart brain to learn.
Name an "unhelpful" coping tool to use when angry or annoyed.
Yelling, hitting, calling names, screaming, etc.
What has a head but never weeps, has a bed but never sleeps, can run but never walks, and has a bank but no money?
A river
You hear a noise in your bedroom in the middle of the night. You pull the covers up over your head and try not to make any noise.
This is FREEZE!
I didn't get first place. I never win!!
It's no big deal. Maybe I'll win another time.
True or False - Deep breathing can help us get back to our smart brain.
True - breathing or any coping tool helps us get back to our smart brain.
What is a "grounding technique," and how can it help?
A strategy to focus on the present moment, like naming five things you see, listening to sounds around you, or feeling an object in your hands. Using your five senses.
In Greek mythology, who is the king of the gods?
Zeus