Size of Problem
You break a pencil
Small problem
A classmate starts yelling at another student since he or she thinks that person cheated at a game.
Big reaction, small problem
True or False
Meditation, yoga, and deep breathing are all examples of mindfulness
True
You lose a game during free time
1) Wait and cool down
2) Go to another activity
3) Walk away and let it go
The more of these you take, the more you leave behind
Footsteps
Someone walked by and accidentally pushed you. You did not fall over and did not get hurt.
Small
A friend shares that her parents are getting a divorce and she has been crying every day.
Big reaction, big problem
True or False
Some benefits of mindfulness include being better focused, feeling more calm, and managing your feelings better.
True
Your classmate is kicking your chair
1) Ignore it
2) Talk It Out
3) Tell them to stop
I have keys but no locks, space but no room, you can enter but you can't go outside.
A keyboard
You have a family member who is very sick and is in the hospital
Big
Your friend says she needs some space from you this week since you two had a disagreement. You give her some space and spend time with other friends.
Medium reaction, medium problem
Name 3 steps for Mindfulness Meditation
1) Sit up
2) Close your eyes.
3) Focus on your breathing
A friend is mad at you that you decided to hangout with another friend over the weekend
You can solve the medium problem by:
1) talking it out
2) Use an "I" message
3) Wait and cool down
What has hands but can't clap?
A clock
A classmate is gossiping about you and it has happened one or two times. You have not tried talking with the classmate yet.
Medium
A friend shares that she feels so anxious because of everyone being sick that she is not able to go to sleep or focus in school. She has not told anyone but you.
Big reaction, big problem
Name 1 Mindfulness Activity.
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You feel anxious about being at school during winter because a lot of people are getting sick with the flu, what can you do to calm down at school?
1) Practice Mindfulness
2) Talk it out with a trusted adult
3) Focus on what you can control (masking, washing hands, doing well in school)
I shave everyday but my beard stays the same length, who am i?
A barber
Your group of friends are fighting this week and asking you to take sides.
A friend says mean things about another classmate since this person has been making faces at her in class.
Big reaction, small problem
How does Mindfulness help you stay in the present moment? Why is that good for you?
-To not get caught up worrying about the future or the past
-To be more alert to what is happening in the present moment and be grateful
-To practice deep breathing, which relaxes our body and mind.
Your best friend tells you to prank another classmate who has been annoying him or her. You are also friends with the classmate so you feel stuck in the middle.
1) Practice mindfulness to think through your choices
2) Use an "I" Message
I go up and down but never move, what am I?
Stairs