The Brain
The part of your brain referred to as “the protector”.
What is the amygdala?
Vocal or instrumental sounds. Rhythm. Songs. Harmony.
What is music?
Sweet. Creamy. Warm. Calming. You order it at an ice rink with marshmallows.
What is hot chocolate?
I am calm. I am happy. I can do this.
What is positive self talk?
The quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate
What is Kindness?
The part of our brain that organizes and analyzes information. Helps us make wise decisions.
What is the pre frontal cortex?
Moving air in and out of lungs.
What is breathing?
Essence of a plant. Mint. Lavender.
What are Essential Oils?
Thankful. Grateful. Appreciation.
What is gratitude?
Showing appreciation. Saying thank you. Feeling grateful.
What is gratitude?
The part of the brain that stores memories
What is the hippocampus?
Birds singing. Ocean waves. Rain. Fire crackling.
What are nature sounds?
They grow in the garden. Smell good. Gifts.
What are flowers?
Different points of view.
Perspective
Moving on. Deciding not to worry. A Frozen song.
What is letting go?
When we are afraid or emotional our brain tries to protect us.
What is flight, fright, or freeze?
When listening to a voice that guides you and calm you.
What is guided imagery?
Snack. Tiny,brown, wrinkly, sweet, and chewy.
What is a raisin?
Hopeful about future, thinking positive, having confidence.
What is optimism?
The ability to monitor your stress, thoughts, feelings, and beliefs.
What is self awareness?
The boss. Where we do all our thinking.
What is the brain?
When the teacher reads a book.
What is story time?
Red, Orange, Blue. Smells like smoke. Hot. Dangerous.
What is a fire?
Intentionally focusing on the present. Not worried about yesterday or tomorrow.
What is mindfulness?
Making choices based on what’s important to you.
What are values?