The Classics
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What if?
100
Guess the cartoon by it's opening song:
Looney Tunes!
100
True or false:
Ignoring your feelings is a healthy way to cope with them
FALSE!
Ignoring emotions can make them stronger over time. Healthy emotional regulation means acknowledging your feelings and using tools to manage them!
100
How do you talk to a giant?
Use big words!
100
True or false:
Making a mistake means you're bad at making choices
FALSE
Mistakes are learning opportunities. What matters is reflecting, taking accountability, and making a better choice next time!
100
Memorize the image and answer 5 questions:
1) 6
2) Salad Bowl
3) False
4) Water
5) Blue with white dots
100
What if...
Someone cuts in front of you in line and it makes you feel angry?
What would you do?
Take a deep breath. You could calmly say, "Excuse me, I was next," or as staff for support. Staying respectful helps you handle the moment without making it worse!
200
Guess the cartoon by it's opening song:
Rugrats!
200
What is the first thing you can control when you start to feel overwhelmed and anxious?
Your breathing. Taking slow, deep breaths signals your brain that you are safe. It helps calm your nervous system and gives you space to respond instead of react!
200
What do you get when you cross a ball and a cat?
A fur ball!
200
You want something from staff but they say "Not right now, I'm in the middle of something." This frustrates you. What's the most respectful choice you can make?
A- Yell at them
B- Walk away and come back later
C- Call them a mean name
D- Throw something
B- Walk away and come back later
This shows emotional regulation and maturity, even when you're frustrated!
200
Memorize the image and answer 5 questions:
1) 8
2) Green
3) Clasped
4) Right
5) 2
200
What if....
A staff member says "no" to something you really want?
What would you do?
Use self-talk to calm down. Self-talk isn’t about whispering to yourself and getting really upset. It’s about talking to yourself in a nice way to help you feel calm and relaxed. You could say, "okay, maybe later" and continue working on whatever you were working on. Respecting boundaries shows maturity!
300
Guess the cartoon by it's opening song:
Dexter's Labratory!
300
Another deep breathing coping skill that can be used is "box breathing." Can you tell us how to do it?
Box breathing involves slowing your breathing to 4 counts in, hold breath for 4 counts, 4 counts exhale, hold breath for 4 counts. It evens out your breath and centers your mind!
300
What was the first animal in space?
The cow that jumped over the moon!
300
You're angry and someone asks you a question. Which choice shows self-control?
A- Ignoring them
B- Snapping at them
C- Saying "I need a minute"
D- Rolling your eyes
C- Saying "I need a minute"
That choice shows emotional maturity and gives you space to respond when you're ready
300
Memorize the image and answer 5 questions:
1) Cat
2) True
3) 2
4) Ball
5) Square
300
What if...
You feel left out during a group activity?
What would you do?
Speak up respectfully: "Can I join in?" or ask staff for help joining. Including yourself in a way that isn't disruptive is a strong, healthy move!
400
Guess the cartoon by it's opening song:
The PowerPuff Girls!
400
True or false:
Doing something physical- like walking, stretching, or squeezing a stress ball-can help you regulate strong emotions
TRUE!
Physical movement helps release stored tension in the body. It also gives your brain a break from emotional overload!
400
Why were the birthday balloons in the bathroom?
They were planning to have a birthday potty!
400
You're feeling upset. You can either yell at someone or take a break to calm down. Which choice is more likely to help the situation?
Taking a break. CHOOSING to cool down helps prevent conflict and gives you space to respond instead of react.
400
Memorize the image and answer 3 questions:
50 bonus if you get all 3 correct
1) 8
2) Strips (like fries)
3) Carrot, eggplant
400
What if...
Someone talks to you with a mean tone and it upsets you?
What would you do?
Pause and take a breath. Then respond with an assertive "I" statement like, "I don't like that tone. Please talk to me respectfully."
500
Guess the cartoon by it's opening song:
Ed, Edd, N Eddy
500
Another coping strategy that involves deep breathing is called "Finger Breathing." How do you practice this coping skill?
Trace your left hand with your right hand, going up and down each finger. While doing this, make sure you are breathing in and out.
500
What do you call a dinosaur that is sleeping?
A dino-snore!
500
You're offered a new opportunity but you feel nervous about failing. What two choices do you think you have in this scenario?
1) You can take a chance and grow from the experience.
2) You can avoid it and miss the opportunity to learn and grow, even if you don't succeed!
Either way, the choice you make shapes your growth and confidence!
500
Memorize the picture and answer 3 questions:
50 bonus if you get all 3 correct
1) 2 books and a coffee mug
2) 5 books, 1 yellow book
3) Overlapping white and gray circles
500
What if...
You feel overwhelmed in a group and want to leave?
What would you do?
Use your coping tools- deep breathing, grounding techniques- and then tell staff, "I need a break." Asking for space before you lose control is a smart self-care move!
600
Guess the cartoon by it's opening song:
The Magic School Bus
600
Can you tell me what the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique is?
This simple trick involves naming 5 things you can see, 4 you can touch, 3 you can hear, 2 you can smell, and 1 you can taste. It brings your attention to the present moment, using your senses to interrupt overwhelming thoughts and anxiety!
600
Why was the baby strawberry crying?
Because her mom and dad were in a jam!
600
True or false:
You always get to choose how you respond, even if you can't choose the situation.
TRUE
While you can't control everything, your reaction is your power. Responding calmly can shift the outcome of a hard situation.
600
Memorize the image and answer 3 questions:
50 bonus if you get all 3 correct
1) Girl with the tennis ball (on the left)
2) Pink and orange
3) 6
600
What if...
You made a mistake and feel embarrassed?
What would you do?
Remind yourself that everyone messes up. Take responsibility if needed, then move on. Mistakes are how we grow!
700
Guess the cartoon by it's opening song:
The Jetsons!
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700
What do you think it means to "ride the wave" when dealing with intense emotions?
It means to let the emotion rise, peak, and pass without acting on it impulsively. Emotions are temporary, even the intense ones! Riding the wave is about staying present!
700
2 pickles fell out of a jar and onto the floor. What did one pickle say to the other?
Dill with it!
700
True or false:
Every choice you make has a consequence- good or bad.
TRUE
Even small decisions affect how things turn out. Understanding consequences helps you make more thoughtful choices. REMEMBER: A consequence isn't always negative! It is simply the result that happens after you make a choice. Some consequences are positive, like getting praised for a job well done, or earning coffee because you met your goals!
700
Memorize the image and answer 3 questions:
100 bonus if you get all 3 correct
1) Orange and pink
2) 1
3) Alon, Ovi, no dogs, pst
700
What if...
You feel jealous of someone else getting attention?
What would you do?
Check in with your own feelings. Try to celebrate their moment and remember your time will come too.