Physical Wellness
$100: This is the minimum number of hours of sleep a 5th grader should aim to get each night to stay healthy and focused.
9-11 hours of sleep
$100: Name two different emotions that everyone feels at some point.
Happy, sad, angry, excited, scared
$100: Showing that you care about how someone else feels is called empathy or being a good _______.
good FRIEND
$100: Reading a book, solving a puzzle, or learning a new language are great ways to exercise this organ.
Brain
$200: Drinking plenty of this liquid throughout the day keeps your body hydrated and energized.
Water
$200: Taking deep, slow breaths in through your nose and out through your mouth is a useful tool when you feel this way.
Being stressed, angry, or overwhelmed
$200: When two people disagree, using "I statements" (like "I feel upset when...") helps resolve a conflict without doing this.
$200: Keeping your desk or backpack neat and organized falls under this section of the Wellness Wheel.
Environmental Wellness
$300: True or False: Physical activity only counts if you play an organized sport like soccer or basketball.
False; Dancing, riding a bike, or playing tag in recess counts too!
$300: Talking to a trusted adult, journaling, or drawing are healthy ways to express your _______.
Feelings/emotions
$300: This term means listening to someone by looking at them, putting away distractions, and thinking about what they are saying.
$300: Recycling plastic bottles, picking up litter, and turning off the lights when leaving a room help protect this.
Environment/Earth
$400: These three main food groups should take up most of your plate to give you balanced nutrition: fruits, vegetables, and whole _______.
$400: This term means being aware of what you are feeling right now without judging yourself for it.
Mindfulness
$400: Respecting someone’s personal space or saying "no" politely when you don't want to play a game is setting a personal _______.
Boundary
$400: Having a "growth mindset" means believing that you can improve your abilities through practice and _______.
Effort/hard work
$500: Doing this simple 20-second routine with soap and warm water before eating helps prevent the spread of germs.
Washing your hands
$500: When you make a mistake, using positive "self-talk" means treating yourself like you would treat a _______.
Good friend
$500: Including someone who is sitting alone at lunch or recess is a great example of this action.
Inclusion / being inclusive
$500: Trying a brand-new hobby or activity that you have never done before helps challenge your mind and build this trait.