The "Cool Down" Kit
This strategy involves breathing in like you’re smelling a flower and breathing out like you’re blowing out these.
What are Birthday Candles?
You’re playing soccer and someone trips you by accident. Instead of pushing back, you do this.
What is using your words/walking away?
Your mom says "5 minutes left" on the Xbox. Instead of arguing, you say this to show self-control.
What is okay, thank you.
This is the part of your body that acts like a "remote control" for your actions.
What is your Brain?
Your brother breaks your Lego tower. Do you: A) Smash his, or B) Tell an adult?
What is B?
When you feel your muscles getting tight, you can use this "citrus" strategy where you squeeze your fists tight and then let go/
What is the lemon squeeze?
If a game of tag feels too rough, you can use this "hand signal" to take a break.
What is a Time Out?
You just lost a level for the 10th time. Instead of throwing the controller, you should do this.
What is Putting it down gently/Taking a breather?
Before you react to something annoying, you should ask yourself if the problem is a "Small Problem" or a ______.
What is a Big Problem?
The cafeteria is serves your least favorite food. To show self-control, you should avoid making this kind of "noise.
What is Grumbling/Complaining loudly?
This is a safe place in the classroom or at home where you can go for a few minutes to reset.
What are Birthday Candles?
This is what you call it when you follow the rules and are kind to the other team, even if you lose.
What is Sportsmanship?
If a friend is being "toxic" or mean over the headset, this button is your best self-control tool.
What is the Mute/Block button?
This "traffic light" color means you should pause and think about your choices.
What is Yellow?
You really want to blur out an answer in class. You use this strategy to stay quiet until called on
What is Raising your hand?
Doing this "math-based" strategy in your head gives your brain time to catch up with your feelings
What is Counting to 10?
You see a group playing a game you want to join. Instead of barging in, you should do this first.
What is Asking to join/Waiting for a break in play?
This is the term for knowing when you’ve had enough screen time and need to move your body.
What is Self-Regulation?
Using "I-Statements" (like "I feel mad when...") is better than doing this "B-word" to others.
What is Blaming?
Someone is whispering about you in line. You decide to be a "Duck" and let the words do this.
What is Slide off your back?
These are the three main "Body Signals" that tell you you're losing self-control.
What are racing heart, sweaty palms, or tight muscles
Someone says your favorite team "stinks." To keep your cool, you can use this strategy of ignoring the comment.
What is tuning it out/Selective hearing?
You’re about to win, but the Wi-Fi cuts out. You use this type of "Self-Talk" to stay calm.
What is "It’s just a game" or "I can try again later"?
This is the name for the "invisible bubble" around people that you should respect to keep things peaceful.
What is Personal Space?
You find a $5 bill on the floor. Self-control means you don't put it in your pocket; you do this instead.
What is to turn it in to the teacher/Find the owner?