Yes or No Questions
Is it okay to be mad?
Yes! It is always okay to be mad. It's the reaction that matters.
What thinking trap is this thought?: If I don't get an 100 on my math test, I'm a failure.
All or Nothing
Is it kind to call people names?
No! Name-calling is unkind and can hurt people's feelings
Is using your chromebook a good or bad coping skill?
Bad! You shouldn't use electronics to calm down, as it likely will make you more agitated.
What is the name of Ms. Simpson's baby?
Shiloh!
Is it okay to want space?
Yes! It is always okay to want space. Some people need space to calm down.
What thinking trap is this thought?: I got an 82 so I'm a failure.
Negative Filtering
Is it kind to have empathy for someone?
Yes! Having empathy for someone shows you feel bad for them and know how it feels.
Is deep breathing a good or bad coping skill?
Good! Deep breathing is an amazing coping skill to help you calm down.
Is Henry addicted to Geometry Dash?
Yes! He glazes Glungus Adventures.
Is it okay to scream, even if it's at a wall?
No! It is not okay to scream, even if it isn't at a person.
What type of thinking trap is this thought?: I'm gonna do horrible at the MCAS and fail 5th grade.
Catastrophizing
Is it kind to bully people?
No! It is not okay to bully people, as it might hurt their feelings and make them miserable.
Is yelling a good or bad coping skill?
Bad! You shouldn't yell even if you are extremely mad.
What does I.E.P stand for?
Individualized Education Program
Is it okay to need a break to calm down?
Yes! It is okay to take a short break to calm down.
What type of thinking trap is this thought?: They’re probably making fun of me behind my back.
Mind Reading
Is yelling at an adult if you don't get your way allowed?
No! You can't yell at adults when you don't get your way because they are the boss.
Good! Laying on a beanbag can help you calm down as it is comfy.
Who is the oldest kid in the Learning Academy?
Logan
Is it okay to use your chromebook to "calm down"
No! It is not okay to use your chromebook to "calm down" because chromebooks don't help people calm down
What type of thinking trap is this thought?: I didn't reach my goal one day, so the rest of the week is going to be horrible.
Overgeneralization
Bonus: IS GLUNGUS THE GOAT?
YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
Is taking a break in the Learning Academy a good or bad coping skill?
Good! It is always okay to need to take a break in the Learning Academy.
Who is Ms. Simpson's long-lost sister?
Ashlee Simpson (Celebrity)