What is a coping skill?
Any of the tools we learned - take a break, talk about it, get a drink of water, take deep breaths, count to 10, etc.
How can you ask for a break? What does a break look like?
You can use your words and tell your teacher that you need a break. You can turn away from your screen and take deep breaths.
If you feel very angry and feel like screaming, what can you do to calm down?
Ask for a break, excuse yourself, come back calm and use your words.
Who are teachers you can reach out to if you need help?
Mrs. Kreiger, Mrs. Higuera, Mrs. Henry our principal, specials teacher, etc.
If we lose a game, how do we feel ? How do we act?
It is okay to FEEL sad or mad It is not okay to do or say hurtful things Keep a positive attitude Think to yourself “This is just a game”.There will be other
If you lose a game and you yell at your friends, say hurtful things how do you think they will feel? Will they play with you again?
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What does anger feel or look like? (Remember everyones anger looks different)
Screaming, crying, shaking, breathing hard,.....etc.
What does sad look or feel like? (Remember everyone's sad feelings can look and feel different)
Crying, very quiet, etc.....
Break ! Exercise or stretch of your choice.
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What color zone is Happy, Calm, Focused, Ready to Learn in?
Green Zone
What color zone is Terrified in?
Red Zone
If someone is feeling lonely, what color zone are they in?
Blue
If someone is getting too hyper, too excited, what coping skill or strategy can they use to calm down?
Take deep breaths, count to 10, take a walk, do wall pushups, squeeze a stress ball
What color zone is Frustrated in?
Yellow
Is it okay to feel Mad?
Yes, it is just not okay to kick, punch, scream, yell, destroy things....
Is someone who is feeling sick in the Blue zone or Yellow zone? What should they do?
Blue
