Vocabulary
Trick Question! What do you feel after eating SOOOO much PIZZA?
Full, happy, sleepy...
Feelings change all the time.
True!
You are smiling.
Happy.
Show it!
What is mindfulness?
Connecting mind and body with your breath.
When were you happy?
Give a personal example.
Playing a favorite game, being with friends or family members, when the house is calm, etc.
A feeling you have when you have been sitting too long and your mind wanders.
Restless.
Name 2 feelings you have felt at the same time.
Share!
Your fists are clenched, your face is red, your body is hot.
Anger.
Show it!
What does take space or go to a safe space mean?
Being away from the group to calm your body, your thoughts, and try to change your feelings.
When were you calm?
Specific example.
(you just had a nice bath. You were in a comfy seat with a favorite book.)
Trick Question! What food makes you happy?
Tell us!
Being aware of my feelings is good.
True!
Bringing awareness to feelings is mindful.
You don't understand the question so you are staring at the teacher with scrunched eyebrows.
Confused.
Show it!
What can you do if you don't know the answer?
Ask for help!
Say, I don't know. Can you help me?
When were you curious?
Tell your story!
Feeling awkward, uneasy and uncomfortable because of something you did or cannot do.
Embarrassed.
Feelings change.
True!
Feelings come and go.
You are fidgeting and it is hard to pay attention.
Restless.
Show it!
What can you do if your first choice is not available?
For example, you want a cookie and mom says no.
Make another choice.
When were you silly?
Give an example.
Ex: You and your friend couldn't stop the dino stomp dance!
A feeling you have when you are really looking forward to something.
Excited.
Yelling when you are mad helps people understand what you want.
False!
Yelling at people is not OK. If you know what you want use your words! Ask for help if you need help figuring out what you want or need!
You are trying something new for the very first time. You don't know yet if you will like it or not.
Brave.
Show it!
You are playing with a friend. You are having lots of fun! Then out of the blue, your friend does something unexpected and you are sad and angry.
What are 3 things you can do?
Be aware of your feelings, name what you feel, take a deep breath and tell your friend.
Ask your friend not to do that.
Stay calm and focused on your game.
Talk about it with an adult.
Bonus Points 500: Share a time a friend upset you.
When did you make a mistake?
It happens to all of us. Share your memory!