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How does your body tell you that you're feeling scared?

Body/muscles are tense, shaking, eyebrows raised, mouth open.

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One of your classmates looks sad today, what can you do?

Talk to them, share something with them, listen.

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It's a good idea to give yourself time to feel better before you act. True or false?

True

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You feel angry that another student is using the iPad for their break and you have to wait. So you decide to read a book until the iPad is available. Is that a good choice?

Yes!

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Go to last place!

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fairy

Take points!

banana

Go to last place!

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What is something positive you can say to yourself when you make a mistake?

"I can do this, making mistakes is a part of learning. Little mistakes will not ruin my day!"

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Go to last place!

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star

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gift

Win 15 points!

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A classmate is doing something that makes you upset or mad. What should you do?

Use a coping strategy and ignore them, ask staff for help, ask them nicely to "please stop."

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No points!

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Swap points!

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Win 20 points!

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Give 20 points!

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How does your body tell you that you're feeling sad?

Crying or tearful, frowning, low energy, head down, body slouched over

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A classmate asks you to hang out with them during recess but you would rather be by yourself. What can you say?

"Thanks for asking but I need some time to myself today." OR "Not today, maybe tomorrow."

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What is the first step in "changing the channel" on your feelings?

Notice our thoughts and how our bodies feel.

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What is the problem with making big decsions when having a strong emotion?

You might make a poor choice

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Name a special kind of breathing strategy.

Deep breathing and counting to ten, belly breathing, volcano breathing

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What happens if we let "big emotions" control us?

We may make poor decisions or accidentally hurt others.

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Name a coping strategy you can use in the classroom.

Deep breaths, asking to go for a walk,, asking for a break, talking to staff.

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