Controlling Emotions
Possible Answers: taking a break, journaling, taking deep breaths, talking to someone, going for a walk, etc
What does Self-Advocacy mean?
It means that you stand up for yourself and set healthy boundaries for yourself.
What does Assertiveness look like?
Making eye-contact, calm but firm voice, you are in control of yourself, you respect yourself and others
True or False:
Fair means Equal
False: Fair means everyone gets what THEY need to be successful
True or False:
The 100 folds in a chefs hat, represent 100 ways to cook an egg
True!
What does the Owl represent?
What does the Guard Dog represent?
The owl represents the Prefrontal Cortex
The guard dog represents the Amygdala
What are some examples of advocating for yourself?
Ex: saying NO, setting boundaries, etc
What does being Assertive sound like?
Ex: "I don't want to play football do you want to play Tag instead?"
Answer: FAIR for the student who can not access the second floor by using the stairs
True or False:
The speed of a computer mouse is measured by Mickeys
True: A British Scientist in 1965 working for the Royal Navy developed the roller ball mouse
What does the Hippocampus do?
The Hippocampus is responsible for storing memories.
True or False:
Self-Advocacy means telling other people what to do?
False. Self-Advocacy does NOT mean you get to tell others how to act or what to do
Give a Passive Aggressive statement
Various answers: "Fine, whatever" "I was only kidding" "no offense but..." "I'm just saying" "you're so smart for a girl.." etc.
True or False:
Everyone agrees on what's Fair
False
True or False:
Dr. Seuss wrote GREEN EGGS and HAM on a bet that he couldn't write a book in 50 words
True
What is the Amygdala responsible for?
The Amygdala is responsible for controlling your emotions
If your friends are asking to do something that makes you feel uncomfortable, how would you advocate for yourself?
Student Answers...
What does it mean to be Passive?
Being Passive means that you try to keep the peace without speaking up for yourself. You avoid conflict or confrontation, etc
All student's who's name starts with a Vowel will get homework everyday?
Is this an example of Fair or Unfair & Why?
Unfair! Student answers
True or False:
Flamin' Hot Cheetos were created by a janitor at Frito Lay
True! He added chili powder to some rejected Cheetos and pitched his idea to the CEO of Frito Lay. Now he's a wealthy executive and motivational speaker!
What is the Prefrontal Cortex responsible for?
The PFC is responsible for decision making
What are ways that you can advocate for yourself at school?
Asking for help, using your words to get your needs met, sharing your feelings about something, educate others, etc..
True or False:
Is it easy to resolve a conflict with someone who is Aggressive? Why or why not?
Student Answers
You're having cookies with Ms.Carla and Ms.Natalie. 2 of your friends want cookies but there's only 4. How would you make this Fair?
Student Answers
What is Sonic the Hedgehog's full name?
Ogilvie Maurice Hedgehog