Brain Parts & Functions
What part of your brain carries your personality?
Owl/ Front/ Thinking Brain
Doing things like moving, stretching, or balancing can help your brain…?
Regulate energy and feel steady
Make your own animal sidekick! What’s its name and special power?
What magical object shows the user the memories of others?
Pensieve
Why do you think taking deep breaths can help you feel calmer?
What part of your brain is like an alarm that tells you something might be scary or dangerous?
The middle part of the brain / alarm center
What type of breathing helps calm your body and nervous system?
Deep breathing
If a thought says “I can’t do this,” what’s one way to respond?
Say, “That’s just a worry thought. I can keep trying.”
What spell fixes broken glasses?
Oculus Reparo
Why does taking slow, deep breaths help your brain when it feels alarmed?
It signals the brain and body that it’s safe, slowing stress responses
What part of your brain is in the front and helps you think, make choices, and plan?
The Owl brain / thinking brain
Name one way to help yourself feel safe and calm when your alarm brain is triggered.
Answer: Grounding, journaling, mindful breathing, or noticing your senses
What does it mean to “see a thought as just a thought”?
Not believing everything your brain says; it’s just an idea
What plant can trap you if you’re not careful in Herbology?
Devil’s Snare
Why do you think the thinking brain can sometimes help you make better choices than the worry brain?
What happens to a humans body when the alarm part of the brain goes off?
heart beats faster, muscles get tense, and you might feel scared or want to run
Using your senses to notice things around you—like sounds or colors—helps your brain do what?
Feel safe and calm / focus on now
Why do you think your brain sometimes exaggerates small worries?
Name one magical creature Hagrid cared for that almost got him in trouble.
Norbert(a) the dragon, Blast-Ended Skrewt, or Hippogriff
Why do you think some thoughts keep coming back over and over?
Name one thing that might set off your brain’s alarm
Loud noises, surprises, worries, or seeing something scary
Writing or drawing your thoughts can help you feel…?
Calm, safe, and organized
Why do you think its more helpful to talk to yourself like you would a friend?
Why was the Marauder’s Map special and how would you use it in the muggle world to solve a problem?
Why do you think it’s helpful to write down a thought instead of keeping it in your head?