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."
One of your classmates looks sad today, what can you do?
Talk to them, share something with them, listen.
What is the first step in "changing the channel" on your feelings?
Notice our thoughts and how our bodies feel.
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!
What does it mean to "put yourself in someone else's shoes?"
Imagine yourself in the same situation.
How does your body tell you that you're feeling sad?
Crying or tearful, frowning, low energy, head down, body slouched over
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.
How does your body tell you that you're feeling mad or angry?
Face feels hot, muscles get tense or tighten, clenched fists, wanting to scream or yell, wanting to punch/kick/throw.
It's a good idea to give yourself time to feel better before you act. True or false?
True
Humor is a coping strategy. True or False?
True!
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."
How does your body tell you that you're feeling scared?
Body/muscles are tense, shaking, eyebrows raised, mouth open.
What is the problem with making big decsions when having a strong emotion?
You might make a poor choice
What does it mean to "change the channel on your feelings?"
Think about something else so you can control your thoughts.
What happens if we let "big emotions" control us?
We may make poor decisions or accidentally hurt others.
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!"
You are writing a sentence in your journal and you misspelled and write WRONG in big letters over your paper. What could you have done instead?
You can try again, ask for help, erase or cross out the word and keep writing.
Name a special kind of breathing strategy.
Deep breathing and counting to ten, belly breathing, volcano breathing