Don't flip your lid
What is the part of the brain that helps with problem solving? Prefrontal cortex or brain stem?
Prefrontal cortex
What are the three colors of a stoplight?
Red, yellow and green
What pod does Mrs. Anderson work in?
C pod (next to Mr. Goecks)
What happens when we are emotionally hijacked?
We are feeling strong emotions such as anger, frustration and are impulsive.
What is happening when we are in the green light brain?
We are calm and have clear thinking. We are ready to learn and make positive choices.
Is Mrs. Anderson ever in the green light brain?
Yes. Most days she tries to come to work with a positive attitude.
What is the part of our brain that is the reactive center? Limbic System or Brain Stem?
Limbic System. This is where we feel very strong emotions and need to use our strategies to help calm our brains/bodies.
What is happening when we are in the yellow light brain?
Emotions are getting a little crazy and we need to put on the brakes and reconsider what we are doing.
Have you ever seen Mrs. Anderson in the yellow light brain?
Answers may vary.
What is the part of our brain that regulates our body? Brain Stem or Prefrontal Cortex?
Brain Stem. This part helps regulate our breathing and body functions.
What is happening when we are in our red light brain?
We are emotionally hijacked!!! Yikes, look out! We can make some poor choices that we may regret!
What job did Mrs. Anderson have before she was a Special Education Teacher?
Occupational Therapy Assistant, Escorted oversized loads, office manager
What causes someone to flip their lid? (think about what the hand in the video looked like)
Strong emotions like anger, sadness, fear or excitement
deep breathing, listening to music, fidgets
What are the names of Mrs. Anderson's 4 animals?
Harvey, Irma, Serenity and Rosie