Triggers
What is a trigger?
Anything that happens that causes feelings to change.
What is a caring choice you could make if are triggered into the green zone when you win a game at recess?
Say "good game" and cheer for others!
What is a caring choice when you are triggered into the yellos or red zone when you're told to clean up and you want to keep playing?
True
What is a caring choice you can meake if you are triggered into the green zone when your class is celebrating a birthday?
Sing happy birthday and celebrate with the students!
What is a caring choice you can make if you are triggered into the blue zone when your grown ups tell you to wake up and you are still tired?
Stretch, remind yourself of something you're looking forward to, and get out of bed.
Is it normal to be "triggered" many times throughout the day?
Yes!
What is a caring choice you could make if you are triggered into the green zone when your teacher gives you a compliment?
Say "thank you!" and keep doing your best.
Say "good game" to the other plays and remind yourself games are meant to be fun even if you lose.
True or false - everyone's triggers are the same.
False
What is a caring choice you could make if you are triggered into the green zone when a friend saves you a seat at lunch?
Say "thanks" and ask others to join too!
What is a caring choice you can make if you are triggered into the yellow or red zone when you are building a tower and a classmate knocks it down?
Take a deep breath and rebuild it yourself or ask for help. It is okay to tell your classmate "Please do not do that again" in a calm and caring voice.
True or false - you cannot make a caring choice if you experience a negative trigger.
False!
What is a caring choice you could make if you are triggered into the green zone when you finish your work and feel proud?
Share your work kindly and encourage the rest of your classmates.
What is a caring choice you can make when you are triggered into the yellow zone when something cuts in front of you in line?
In a caring voice say "please go behind me". If they don't, choose to be flexible and keep walking in line OR raise your hand and ask the grown up in charge for help.