Mindset
Expected/Unexpected
Size of Problem
Zones
Coping Tools
100
True or False: Your brain is like a muscle
True
100

Ms. Nicolette was walking in the hallway and Ms. Livi and Ms. BrieAnna jumped out in clown suits. Expected or unexpected and why?

Unexpected...because they shouldn't have scared her/we don't wear costumes at school/it is creepy etc (teacher decision)

100

At recess, you are trying to jumprope, but keep tripping on the rope. What is the size of this problem? 0 Glitch, 1 Small, 2 Medium, 3 Big, 4 Huge, 5 Emergency.

0 Glitch

100

If I am angry and heart is beating faster, tightening jaw, tense shoulders, or clenched fists, what zone would I be in?

The Red Zone

100
If I was in the green zone, what is something I could ask to use in my hands to stay focused?
A fidget!
200

Name two ways you can train your brain to learn something new.

Listening to experts, watching others, practicing, planning ahead, testing different options, and more (teacher decides)

200

Bernard and Ari were playing in the Oasis Room. Bernard wanted to play Clue and Ari wanted to play Snappy Dressers. They decided to play five minutes of each game. Expected or unexpected and why?

It was expected because they compromised/shared/cooperated (teacher decision)

200

Ms. Connor was cooking bacon, eggs, and hashbrowns. She got distracted and her stove started on fire! :o What is the size of this problem? 0 Glitch, 1 Small, 2 Medium, 3 Big, 4 Huge, 5 Emergency.

5 Emergency

200

Show what it looks like to be in the Blue Zone.

Shows crying, sadness, sickness, tired etc

200
Name 2 coping tools you like to use when you are in the Blue Zone or feeling sad, sick, or tired.
Listen to music, take a walk, talk to someone, look at photos, read a book, etc (teacher decision)
300

True or False: you can change your mindset

True!

300

Gabe and Da'Mari were shooting hoops. Gabe stepped on Da'Mari's brand new shoes by accident. Da'Mari took a deep breath and said "Oh man these are new!" Gabe offered to help him clean them off. Expected or unexpected and why?

It was expected because he stayed calm and Gabe offered to help.

300

Ms. Nicolette asked Da'Mari to read for 10 minutes. He couldn't find his book. What is the size of this problem? 0 Glitch, 1 Small, 2 Medium, 3 Big, 4 Huge, 5 Emergency.

0 Glitch

300

True or False: All zones are ok to be in, even the red zone.

True!

300
True or False: There are only 9 coping tools you can use.
False! There are so many coping tools to try!
400

If you fail the first time you should give up. True or false?

FALSE!

400

Jakeese and Carlos went fishing. Carlos ran out of worms for his bait, so Jakeese gave him some of his. Expected or unexpected and why?

It was expected because he decided to share/be kind etc (teacher decision)

400

Carlos and Gabe were having a race on the playground. They both tripped and scraped their knees! What is the size of this problem? 0 Glitch, 1 Small, 2 Medium, 3 Big, 4 Huge, 5 Emergency.

2 Medium

400

Mikequan was telling jokes with Bernard and Ari. It was so funny they were rolling on the floor laughing. What zone were they in?

The Yellow Zone

400

Name 2 coping tools that helps you get from the Red Zone back to the Green Zone

Deep breaths, asking for help/break, organizing, using sand, drawing how you feel, going for a walk, drinking water, etc (teacher decision)

500

Name one thing you have learned and how you did it!

Provides an example (teacher decides)

500

Mikequan and Ms. Livi were having a disagreement. Ms. Livi started yelling and waving the weighted snake over her head. Mikequan asked her to stop and she just got louder. Expected or unexpected and why?

Unexpected because Ms. Livi was yelling/not making good decisions and waving/not cooperating etc (teacher decision)

500

Jakeese was walking home from the store with a giant bag of Takis. An eagle flew down and stole his bag! What is the size of this problem? 0 Glitch, 1 Small, 2 Medium, 3 Big, 4 Huge, 5 Emergency.

1 Small

500
True or False: Clear Zone is when you turn into a hot air balloon.
False, there is no Clear Zone! Gotchyaaaa
500

If someone else was in the Yellow Zone, how could you help them get back to the Green Zone?

Remind them to make good decisions, ask if they need help, help them focus, give them a fidget, provide them with space if they ask etc (teacher decision)