Controlling your emotions
Growth/Fixed Mindset
How to contribute to a conversation
Idioms
Fun Trivia
100

One way to control your emotions is by using…

coping strategies

100

Name some things that are part of a growth mindset.

Accepting challenges, not giving up, believing in yourself

100

If you look at people during a conversation, what is that called?

Using good eye contact

100

It’s raining cats and dogs. Go get your umbrella! Based on this sentence, what does it mean when it’s raining cats and dogs?

It’s raining heavily outside.

100

How many stars are on the American flag?

50

200

If you get stuck on a test or a quiz, you can…

ask for help or take a break

200

Name some things that are part of a fixed mindset. 

Avoiding challenges, threatening others, giving up easily

200

Why is it important to contribute to a conversation? 

To show interest towards other people.

200

I am very tired. Time to hit the hay. Based on this sentence, what does it mean to hit the hay?

To go to sleep

200

What is the capital of New York?

Albany

300

If you have a journal or notebook, you can…

write down your emotions

300

You are taking a test. You try your hardest and get through it very easily. Is this using a growth mindset or a fixed mindset?

growth mindset

300

You see that your friends are talking about basketball. How can you contribute to the conversation?

by saying “excuse me” asking if you want to join their conversation. Sometimes your friends might say no because they are too busy.

300

Don’t spill the beans. You’ll ruined your father‘s birthday surprise! Based on this sentence, what does it mean to spill the beans?

To give away a secret

300

When did the first iPhone come out?

2007

400
If you get angry over something that looks too hard, you should…

take a deep breath and keep trying 

400

You are playing a new game that you got for your birthday. You avoid playing the game because it looks too hard to play. Is this using a growth mindset or a fixed mindset?

fixed mindset

400

If someone brings up a good topic, how could you contribute to the conversation?

You should ask follow up questions, nod your head, use good eye contact and show good listening.

400

Oh no! I am in hot water because I lied to my mother. Based on this sentence, what does it mean when someone is in hot water?

To get into trouble.

400

When is Thanksgiving celebrated? 

the 4th Thursday in November

500

If you are dealing with a student that keeps annoying you, you should speak to…


your guidance counselor/psycologist

500

You are doing an obstacle course at the park. You try to get across all of the obstacles without giving up. Is this using a growth mindset or fixed mindset?

growth mindset

500

When is the best time to change the topic in a conversation?

when there is a pause in the conversation

500

I need to hit the books because I have a very big exam tomorrow. Based on this sentence, what does it mean to hit the books?

to study hard

500

What is the world’s biggest animal?

the blue whale