Stress Management

Sketch It

100

In one minute, sketch something that can stress you out sometimes.

Points awarded if able to identify and draw a stressful situation.

200

In one minute, draw a peaceful place you can visualize and think about the next time you are feeling stressed.

Points awarded if able to draw a peaceful place.

300

In one minute, draw something you can do to make yourself feel better if you are stressed.

Points awarded if able to draw a coping skill.

400

In one minute, draw yourself in a calm emotional state using a coping skill.

Points awarded if able to draw themselves calm and using a coping skill.

500

In two minutes, draw three things you are thankful for that you can remember when you are feeling stressed out.

Points awarded if able to draw three things.

Imagine It

100

Imagine you are having a tough day. What coping skill would help you feel better? - Listening to music - Exercising - Journaling (writing) - Using the sand box - Deep breathing - Talking to an adult - Yoga - Taking a break

Any answer

200

Imagine your friend told you he/she is stressed out because of something that is happening at home. What are three helpful coping strategies you could suggest to your friend to try?

Deep breathing Yoga Exercise Talking to someone Coloring Word search

300

Imagine your were worried or stressed about something. You noticed it was impacting your ability to focus in school and sleep at night. Name three adults you could talk to.

Any trusted adults

400

Imagine you were asked to teach a class called "Learn to Relax". What strategy would you teach?

Any relaxation strategy.

500

Imagine someone said something mean and unkind to you. You started to feel bad about yourself. What are three positive things you could say to yourself to help you feel better?

Any positive statement about self.

Act It Out

100

Think of a coping strategy you can use if you are feeling down and act it out. 

Points awarded if acted out and guessed correctly.

200

Think of a positive coping skill you can use if you have too much energy and act it out.

Points awarded for acting out positive coping skill.

300

What is your favorite exercise to help you cope with stress and uncomfortable feelings? Act out an exercise you can do in a classroom to help you cope with your feelings.

Points awarded if acted out in an expected way.

400

Think of a coping strategy you can use if you are in the red zone and act it out.

Points awarded if acted out in an expected way.

500

In one minute, act out three coping strategies. 

Points awarded if acted out and guessed correctly. 

True or False

100

Yelling at others and using disrespectful words is a good way to cope with stress.

False

200

It is better to ignore your feelings and pretend they are not there.

False

300

When you are feeling stressed out, talking to a trusted person is a coping strategy.

True

400

Exercising releases "feel good" chemicals in our bodies that can improve our mood. When we feel better, we often make better choices about how to cope with stressful situations.

True

500

Stress can effect how you feel, act, and think.

True

Name/Define It

100

Name 3 things that may stress you out at school.

Any three things.

200

Name 3 things that may stress you out when you are with your friends. 

Any 3 things.

300

Name 3 things that may stress you out when you are at home.  

Any 3 things.

400

Define coping skill.

Something you can do to make yourself feel better when you are not in the green zone.

500

Name the top three things that help you cope with a tough, stressful day.

Any positive coping skill.