What would you do?
A new student joined your class from another town and doesn't know anyone.
Include them, show them around, introduce yourself and friends, explain classroom rules etc.
A classmate said the wrong answer to a question out loud and you laughed.
embarrassed, mad, annoyed, angry, sad, etc.
Minimum number of time you need to take slow, deep breaths before your central nervous system gets the message to relax and calm down.
Three
What does the "T" stand for in THINK before you speak?
Is it TRUE
What has to be broken before you can use it?
An egg!
You were looking forward to going to a friends house for a playdate, but she cancelled last minute without saying why.
Ask her if everything is ok, realize not everything is in your control, changes happen, try to reschedule
You told your friend's secret to others.
disappointed, angry, embarrassed, sad, mad etc.
Why is counting or tracing something helpful when taking deep breaths?
It helps to refocus your brain on the breathing and get the thinking brain back in control.
Why is it important to think before you speak?
You can't take words back after you say them, be aware of others feelings, avoid spreading rumors, be kind etc.
What has many ears but can not hear?
Corn!
Your friend just said something that hurt your feelings.
Talk to them about what they said and how it made you feel.
You told your friend you would take him/her to the movies but you took someone else in stead.
sad, disappointed, hurt, mad, jealous etc.
True or False???
The thinking brain is in control when you "flip your lid".
False.
What is something that would be helpful to a friend who just told you they are moving to another town for the next school year?
that must make you sad, I'm sad too, we'll keep in touch, let's start a memory book to share with friends, etc.
What number has the same amount of letters as its name?
FOUR
You see your friend is handing out birthday party invitations, but you didn't get one.
talk with her in private, think that maybe she had to limit number of people she could invite,
Laura came in with a new hair cut and hair color, kids laugh and make fun of it trying to be funny.
sad, mad, furious, embarrassed, tearful, self-conscious etc.
Name three coping skills/strategies.
lazy 8 breathing, going for a walk, journaling, talking to someone you trust, coloring, mindful activity. etc.
Why is it important to make sure what you say is true?
stop rumors, gossip, can be hurtful, cause trouble for people etc.
Why are ghosts terrible liars?
You got a really bad grade on a science test and needs a parent signature on it. You're afraid you might get into trouble.
Talk with your parent beforehand, come up with a plan how you will do better, own the mistake and work hard to being the grade up, etc.
You took your teacher's favorite pen and blamed your classmate when asked about it.
furious, angry, betrayed, shocked, bewildered, etc.
Explain the "Grounding mindful activity using your 5 sense"
5 things you can see
4 things you can hear
3 things you can touch
2 things you can feel
1 thing you can taste
Name what each of the letters in THINK stands for.
T - is is true?
H - Is it helpful?
I - Is it inspiring?
N - Is it Necessary?
K - Is it Kind?
What is the only fruit that has its seeds on the outside?
Strawberries!