🧠Brain Team
This brain part helps us remember things.
What is the hippocampus?
🧠“Hippo helps memory!”
Interoception helps us notice clues from our ______.
What is body?
The vestibular system helps us know if we are moving or still.
What is true?
Jumping jacks are usually this kind of break.
Jumping jacks are usually an alerting break
A good friend can do this: share, listen, or take ______.
take turns
This brain part helps us stop and think before acting.
What is the prefrontal cortex (PFC)?
A growling tummy may mean this.
What is hungry?
Spinning, swinging, and jumping use this sensory system.
What is the vestibular system?
Deep breathing is usually this kind of break.
Calming Break
If someone is talking, a good social skill is to do this.
What is listen/look at the speaker/wait quietly?
This brain part is like an alarm system and helps us notice danger or big feelings.
What is the amygdala?
A fast heartbeat might mean you are excited, nervous, or ______.
What is worried/scared?
The vestibular system helps us with this important skill:
What is balance
If your body feels sleepy, you may need this kind of break.
Alerting Break
If a friend says “stop,” we should do this.
What is stop/respect their words?
When your amygdala gets too big and strong, you may feel this way.
What is upset, scared, angry, or overwhelmed?
If your body feels tired and heavy, you may need this.
What is rest, water, or a calming break?
Too much spinning may make your body feel this way.
What is dizzy/sick/unsteady?
If your body feels too fast or too silly, you may need this kind of break.
Calming Break
When we lose a game, we can say this.
“Good game,” “Maybe next time,” etc.
The PFC helps us with these things: making choices, solving problems, and ______.
What is self-control?
Name one body clue that tells you you need a break.
Possible answers: headache, tight body, fast heart, wiggly body, tired eyes, upset stomach, etc.
Name one activity that gives vestibular input.
Swinging, spinning, jumping, rocking, scooter board, dancing, etc.
Name one calming break and one alerting break.
Name one way to join a group respectfully.