Think, Feel, Do | Baamboozle - Baamboozle | The Most Fun Classroom Games!

Your classmate invites you to their birthday party but it's a pool party and you can't swim. You start feeling bad and thinking negative. What could you tell yourself to challenge these negative thoughts?

"Just because it's at a pool doesn't mean I have to swim" "I can probably stay in the shallow end" "I bet there will be noodles/pool floats I can use"

Name at least two Disney princesses

Ariel, Jasmine, Tiana, Merida, Moana, Rapunzel, Sleeping beauty, Mulan, Pocahontas...

Name at least 3 teams in the NBA

Hawks, Hornets, Bulls, Pistons, Lakers, Pacers, Heat, Clippers, Spurs, Magic, Celtics, Cavaliers, Warriors, Heat, Knicks, Suns, Wizards...

How many planets in our solar system?

Nine

Who is the first US President

George Washington

Most ballet words are in what language?

French

In Minecraft, what are the smallest mobs in the game?

Endermites

Name the colors in the rainbow

Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet

You are getting ready for school on picture day and notice that your hair looks crazy! No matter how hard you try to fix it, it doesn't look any better. What could you tell yourself to stay calm??

"Maybe I can war a hat/scarf/headband/etc to help" "Maybe someone at home can help me style it before I leave" "It's only a picture and there's always retakes"

Your teacher assigns work/a task that you really don't like or want to do. How should you respond?

Using coping to stay calm, get started on the task, ask privately if there is a different option

When you get home, the first thing your parent says to you is "I saw your report card." How might you be feeling?

Anxious, nervous, worried

You sit down to take your test and the first question is something you don't remember how to do. What might you be thinking?

"I can't do this!" "My teacher wants me to fail!" "I'm so stupid!" "Why didn't I study harder!" "My parents are going to be so mad!"

Your friend is telling you about their favorite tv show that you think is really boring. How could you change the topic?

Use body language to show your disinterest, remind them that you don't watch that show, relate what they are saying to someone you both enjoy

It's your birthday and you are really excited. When you go to school, though, only 1 or 2 people wish you happy birthday. How might you be feeling?

Disappointed, sad, upset, angry

You are getting ready for school on picture day and notice that your hair looks crazy! No matter how hard you try to fix it, it doesn't look any better. What might you be thinking?

"I can't believe this is happening to me today!" "My friends will make fun of me forever!" "Why is this happening to me!"

Something sad just happened in your family. When you're in school, you start thinking about it again, lose focus, and feel like you're going to cry. What could you do?

Ask the teacher to take a break, chat the counselor or social worker, practice positive coping strategies (deep breaths, positive affirmations)

Your classmate invites you to their birthday party but it's a pool party and you can't swim. What might you be thinking?

"I can't go to this!" "This won't be any fun for me!" "Why would someone have a pool party?"

Your parent starts talking about their day after work, but you're tired and not interested at the moment. How might you be feeling?

Annoyed, bored, bothered

You hear 4 of your classmates talking about playing the game after school. You only know two of the kids, but you really love the game they are going to play and want to join. What could you do?

Walk up to them, ask what they were talking about, ask if they want another player, etc