Rock Brain or Flexible Thinking?: Aiden wanted to go fishing but his friend wanted to go 4-wheeling. Instead of not hanging out at all, they decided to take the 4-wheeler to the pond to fish.

Rock Brain or Flexible Thinking?: It was time for basketball practice, but Sarah didn't feel like running. Instead she decided to sit out.

Rock Brain or Flexible Thinking?: Morgan was busy drawing a picture when her mom asked her to help set the table for dinner. Morgan ignored her mom and kept on drawing.

What is a sticky thought?

What is this an example of?: Before going to bed, Carter began thinking about how he missed his dog, who ran away 1 year ago. He couldn't stop thinking about his dog, and every time he did, he got more and more sad.

Rock Brain or Flexible Thinking?: At the beginning of Math, Mrs. S. asks everyone what zone they are in. Austin says, "I don't like the zones" and refuses to answer.

What is this an example of? Bob wants cereal for breakfast, but his sister gets the last bowl. He gets very angry and refuses to eat anything else.

What is 1 strategy for stopping sticky thoughts?

John was so excited about riding his dirt bike after school at a competition. When he got there, the competition was over. He was told the wrong day. He was so angry and said his day was ruined and complained about it every day.

Rock Brain or Flexible Thinking?: Morgan wanted to sit with her friend on the bus, but she was already sitting with someone else. Morgan said, "maybe we can sit together tomorrow" and found a different seat.

What is this an example of? Thomas went to his friend's house, but then he realized he forgot his favorite toy at home! He was so excited to show his friend his toy, and now he's very sad, and can't stop thinking about his toy all day.

Teri wanted to play with a toy in class. His teacher told him to put it away. He continued to play with it. She asked again and he stood up and stomped putting the item away. He then explained how unfair it was that he play with it.

Rock Brain or Flexible Thinking?: Aiden was so tired that all he wanted to do was lay down and take a nap. However, his mom said he needed to play outside with his sister. He said, "NO, I am too tired. I'm not doing anything."