What is another word for "brain job"?
Executive function
ABCDE is an acronym we learned about that can be used to help us manage our emotions. Can you name the meaning of one of the letters in the acronym?
A-Awareness, B-Breathing, C-Counting, D-Distance, E-Express Yourself
Is the following thought an example of flexible or stuck thinking? "I won't know if I like it until I try it."
Flexible thought!
Is the following thought an example of flexible or stuck thinking? "I'm doing it my way or I'm not doing it at all."
Stuck thought!
Name 3 different types of emotions you might feel.
Answers may vary!
Can you name one of the steps that is important for paying attention in class? Hint: think back to the 7 steps we organized on the white board.
Answers may vary (e.g. self-check, ignore distractions, ask an adult to check work)
Name as many brain jobs as you can. Go!
Emotional Control, paying attention, self-control, metacognition, task initiation, planning, organization, flexible thinking, persistence, working memory, time
STEPS was an acronym we learned about to review the basics of conversation. Can you remember what one of the letters in STEPS stands for?
S-Space T-Take Turns E-Eyes turned toward partner P-olite S-Stay on topic
What national holiday did we learn about in November?
World Kindness Day!
Name one thing you learned about another student in social skills group this year. Think back to the beginning of the school year when we talked about our interests.
Answers vary!
Fill in the blank: _______ is a thinking skill or brain job that helps us start and _________ our work at school.
finish
True or false: thinking about what you are going to have for lunch during your math lesson is a good example of focusing.
False!
We watched a great video about Brain Talk earlier this week. Brain talk impacts our thoughts, emotions, and b__________.
Behavior
Give an example of a brain job and how it can help you at school.
Answers vary!
Using our brain jobs well and focusing can help us to be s______ students.
Strong!
Name the 2 types of brain jobs that include the word "control" and explain what they mean.
Self control & emotional control
