Friendships
What should I do when the only open seat at lunch is at a table that I don't want to sit at?
Sit and make a new friend. Get to someone better.
Name 3 ways you can calm yourself down when at MLC?
talk to an adult, take deep breath, relax my muscles, ask to take a break, ask to take a walk
Imagine you are happy. How does your body feel?
calm, focused, good, slow heartbeat
What are the Groups at MLC
1, 2, 3, Jr. High, High School 1, High school 2, Adult Program
What are 3 healthy foods to include in your lunch?
Fruit, meat, vegetable
What makes you a good friend?
listening, caring, turn taking
You are playing a game and the other team is not playing fair. What can you do?
Tell them to play fair. If they continue to play unfair, ask an adult for help.
Choose to play something different.
What is another word for nervous?
Scared, worried, anxious
How has MLC changed since you began at MLC?
different teachers, different groups, etc
What should I do in the morning when I wake up and before I go to bed?
True or false: I can only be friends who have the same interests as me.
False
True or false: It can take practice to use coping skills well.
True
Imagine you are tired. How does your body feel?
sleepy, low energy, closed eyes, yucky
What are some of your responsibilities at MLC?
captains of clean, mailbox runner, turn in homework, pack backpack, clean locker and desk, stack chairs,
What should I do before cooking, before eating, or finish in the restroom?
wash hands
How can you tell if your friend is excited?
they are smiling, talking a lot, thinking about something special
Sort these coping skills into healthy and unhealthy :
yelling, taking a walk, talking to someone, fighting, leaving the classroom (without permission), deep breathing, stretching, hitting others,
healthy - talking a walk, talking to someone, deep breathing, stretching
unhealthy - yelling, fighting, leaving the classroom, hitting others
What does your body feel like when you are nervous?
tense, crying, angry, yelling, sweaty, fast heartbeat
Who is the principal?
Mrs. Murray
What should you put on every morning?
Clean clothes, deodorant
True or false: It is okay for me to tease others even when they are upset. I am just kidding.
False
What is positive self-talk? What is an example of positive self-talk?
When I say encouraging myself like I would encourage others. Telling myself "I can do hard things."
Name 2 ways you can calm yourself down when you feel frustrated at home.
take a break, go outside, get a drink of water, listen to music, do jumping jacks, take deep breaths, drawing / coloring
If I am having a bad day at MLC, who are 5 different people that I can talk to?
Answers may vary - teachers, therapists, principals, assistant principal . . .
What kind of foods should you only eat a little bit of?
desserts, sweets, take out, chips