Friendship
What are some traits or qualities that make a good friend?
Helpful, inclusive, flexible, loyal, kind, etc.
Give your best definition of what you think Mindfulness is
Being present, paying attention to the right here and now, focusing on our breathing and calming our bodies and minds
What is positive self-talk?
Making kind and supportive comments towards yourself
Explain how being whimsical and laughing can help you be resilient
Laughter can help release feel good chemicals in your brain and make you feel better!
What is empathy?
Being able to see how someone else may be feeling
Name some ways in which you can be a good friend.
Cheering up a sad friend, giving a hug, sharing, using kind words and actions, listening, etc.
Name some ways you can practice mindfulness
Yoga, sitting quietly and focusing on your breathe, taking a nature walk and focusing on your five senses, etc.
Turn this into a positive thought "Ugh, there's nothing to do when it rains"?
Rainy days are fun because there's splashing in puddles, movies and reading books
Tell why being with others can help you be resilient
Spending time with friends and filling others' buckets makes you feel connected and supported, making you more able to handle stress
True or false: sarcasm and dismissing feelings help you show empathy
False
Liam let Dan go first in the game. Is this friendly? Why or why not?
Yes, because Liam is being kid to Dan.
Name a positive affirmation/Give an example of positive self talk
I believe in myself, I will be ok, I am ok, I am brave
What does positivity mean?
Looking at the good or bright side of things
Tell a synonym (a word that means the same thing) as being tranquil
Calm
Practicing _____makes you a better friend and a more caring person
empathy
A new student joins Sheila's class. What could Sheila do to be friendly?
Sheila could help her understand the classroom routines, invite her to sit next to her at lunch, invite her to play with her at recess, etc.
Tell what you should do if you start to have lots of thoughts when you are practicing mindfulness
Just notice them and them let them go/pass like clouds, or balloons, or buses.
Being________ releases feel good chemicals in your brain
Positive
Name some ways Nurse Ramirez said we can take care of ourselves (practice self-care)
Exercise, eat right, get enough sleep, get outdoors, etc.
Body language and facial expressions are _____that tell you how people are feeling
clues
Lauren overheard Jason say something mean about her friend. What should Lauren do?
Use an I message: I feel sad when you say mean things about my friend. Please stop.
Tell how mindfulness helps us
It makes us feel calmer and less stressed, and better able to handle when things don't go our way
Thinking positively can make you feel_____
Good/better/happier
This is the definition of being resilient
Resiliency is the ability to bounce back from difficult situations and handle stress
What is one way you can practice empathy?
Think before you act, listening to others, paying attention to people's feelings