Positive Self-Talk
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100

Please give an example of Positive Self Talk

Many options

100

Tired, Bored

Blue

100

This tool involves moving your finger as you breathe.  It is in the shape of a number

Lazy 8 Breathing

100
What is the Hiawatha School mascot?

The Bee

100

This Kindergarten teacher is always very cheerful!

Ms. Stevens

200

Another example of positive self-talk

Many examples.

200

Anxious, Worried

Yellow

200

This tool involves placing your hands on a wall and pushing

Wall push

200

Vermont is know as the ______ Mountain State

Green

200
She grew up in Virginia Beach.  She is the leader of our school

Ms. Grykien

300

Is it important for us to understanding and compassionate toward ourselves.

Is it okay if we mess up?

Absolutely

300

Calm, Relaxed

Green

300

You can do this regulation activity each day at recess.

Many answers:

Swinging, running, deep breathing, talking with someone about your feelings.

300

What is your favorite place to eat in Essex Junction?

Many answers....

300

This teacher taught at South Burlington and Hinesburg School before coming to Hiawatha

Mr. B

400
Think of a song that has a positive message.

Many examples.

400

Is it okay to be in the red zone sometimes?

Yes, we will all be in the red zone sometimes.

400

This regulation tool involves saying good things to yourself.

Positive Self-Talk

400
What do you do every Tuesday morning at Hiawatha School?  (Hint: The whole school joins in).

Whole School SEL Morning Meeting with Mrs. Weston

400

This person, who works at Hiawatha School, really likes cows.

Mr. Lester

500

When you think of a person in your life who is positive, what makes them positive?

Many examples

500

When my feelings start to get out of control, could that create problems?

Yes.  Regulating our feelings serves to help our emotions get more in control.

500

This regulation tool involves using a pencil and paper.

Coloring, drawing, or journaling.

500

This person, who works in the school, loves hearts.

Mrs. Nielson

500

This teacher at Hiawatha School held the school record at Middlebury College for discus for many years.

She also placed second in the state for 4 years in discus as a High Schooler.

Ms. Weston