🎃 Body of a Monster
You've been trick-or-treating all night and feel dizzy and thirsty. What does your body need?
Water, rest, and a check-in with how you're feeling.
Your brain is racing with worries before a big test. Name one strategy to calm it down.
Slow breathing, grounding, positive self-talk, or breaking the task into steps.
A new student is sitting alone at the Halloween party. What's one thing you could do to make them feel welcome?
Say hello, introduce yourself, or invite them to join you.
A spooky spirit has drained all your energy, and you're feeling stressed out! What’s one thing you can do to restore your inner magic?
Listen to music, create art, spend time outside, reflect, or connect with someone you trust.
Which Halloween candy has three colored layers: yellow, orange, and white?
Candy corn.
Name three ways to move your body without going to a gym.
Dancing, walking, hiking, stretching, or playing a sport.
You're so frustrated you feel like a werewolf about to explode. Name one way to reset in 60 seconds.
Step away, unclench your fists, breathe slowly, or name five things you can see.
Your friend is having a rough day. What is a better response: giving a lecture, saying “get over it,” or listening and asking what they need?
Listen and ask what they need.
Name two people, places, traditions, or groups that can help someone feel connected.
Family, community, cultural groups, a team, language, ceremony, or time on the land.
What is the superstition about a black cat crossing your path in many Western cultures?
It is often said to bring bad luck, although beliefs vary across cultures.
You stayed up watching scary movies until 3 a.m. Why might school feel harder the next day?
Lack of sleep can affect mood, focus, memory, and energy.
True or false: Asking for help means you're weak.
False. Recognizing when you need support takes self-awareness and courage.
You make a joke about someone's costume, and they look hurt. What does a genuine apology sound like?
Acknowledge the harm, apologize without excuses, and change your behavior.
How can spending time on the land or in nature help someone's well-being?
It can support peace, perspective, belonging, movement, and connection.
What do bats use to navigate and locate prey in the dark?
Echolocation. Many bats emit sounds and listen for returning echoes.
Your friends dare you to do something dangerous on Halloween. How can you say no and still stand your ground?
Set a boundary, walk away, or find a safer activity.
Your inner voice says, “I'm such a failure!” after a mistake. Give it a more helpful response.
“I made a mistake, and I can learn from it.”
A friend pressures you to share someone's secret. What's a respectful way to respond?
“That's not my story to tell.” Get appropriate help if someone's safety is at risk.
Name three ways to care for the land and living things around you.
Avoid littering, conserve water, respect wildlife, or participate in restoration.
Why do you sometimes get goosebumps when you're scared?
Your body's fight-or-flight response activates tiny muscles attached to hair follicles.
Why is taking care of yourself important when you also want to care for your family and community?
Well-being helps you show up for others and participate in relationships and community life.
You're haunted by five different worries, but only one is something you can control today. How can you decide where to put your energy?
Identify what is within your control, choose one realistic action, and practice letting go of what you cannot change.
A friend only contacts you when they need something and ignores you when you need support. What could a healthy boundary look like?
Explain how the relationship feels, communicate your needs, and decide what you are comfortable giving.
How can learning from an Elder, relative, or mentor help you make wiser decisions?
You can learn from experience, strengthen cultural knowledge, and gain perspective across generations.
DAILY DOUBLE! What is a group of witches traditionally called?
A coven.