Cope with Stress
A stomach ache can be a sign that you might be stressed out.
True!
Many students who are feeling overwhelmed and stressed may have body aches.
Show us how to take a deep breath =)
Breathe in through your nose...
Breathe out through your mouth...
Which class has been THE MOST stressful for you this quarter?
Why?
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Name 5 Super Mario characters.
Mario, Luigi, Bowser, Princess Peach, Toad, Yoshi, Wario, Princess Daisy, Waluigi, Rosalina, Kamek, Donkey Kong...
True or False:
Lying to teachers or your parents can be a sign that you are feeling stressed.
True
List 3 specific places you find to be relaxing.
The beach
The forest
Bedroom
Living room
Backyard
Which class has been the LEAST stressful for you this quarter?
Why?
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Where is the White House located?
Washington, D.C.
True or False:
Sleep helps you think more clearly and control your moods.
True!
When students are tired, they can’t learn as well and will often be impatient and irritable. Students can improve their sleep by going to sleep at the same time each night, taking a hot shower one hour before bedtime to relax, putting away all electronics one hour before bed, and allowing some wind-down time before lying in bed.
What do you know how to do that you can teach others?
Solve a rubix cube
Coding
Draw
When you think about this school week, was there a time you used 1 positive coping strategy to deal with stress in class?
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True of False:
The videogame, Super Mario Odyssey, has 19 levels.
False!
The game has 14 levels.
What is one thing that is stressing you out this year?
What is one way you can cope (deal) with this in a POSITIVE way?
The pandemic, being at home all the time, confusing classwork, too much homework...
Take breaks, do something you enjoy, set a goal for yourself so you can feel good when you accomplish it.
What is mindfulness?
Being present in the moment.
Why do you think it's sometimes hard to be honest with a teacher about your feelings?
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What is the largest organ on the human body?
The skin.
You have a ton of missing assignments and feel very lazy. What is 1 thing you can do get started on the work?
Do an easier assignment first, attend FLEX time, ask a teacher for help...
How is breathing related to mindfulness?
A. Breathing does not help mindfulness.
B. Breathing helps focus your mind.
C. Breathing will always help you control your emotions.
B. Breathing helps focus your mind.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would that be?
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