SEL: Calming Strategies (Body)

Where can you pace if you're feeling stressed at school?

• Ask an adult for permission to pace in the hallway
• Pace outside without permission
• Sit at your desk
• Walk in front of the classroom

How does walking help your thoughts?

• Helps clear your head
• Makes you forget things
• Helps you focus only on stress
• Stretches your brain muscles

How long does it take for walking to lower stress hormones?

• 20 minutes
• 5 minutes
• 10 minutes
• 30 minutes

Why is walking outdoors in a green space beneficial?

• It has a calming, transformative effect
• It makes you feel tired
• You'll get insect bites
• It speeds up your heart rate

What is the key difference between a fidget and a toy?

• A fidget helps you focus, while a toy is for fun
• A fidget is bigger than a toy
• A toy is more expensive
• Toys are only for throwing

How can a fidget be overstimulating?

• When it distracts you from paying attention
• When it's too slow
• When it's not colorful
• When it doesn't move

Why is deep breathing a powerful tool for calming down?

• It helps muscles relax and turns on your upstairs brain
• It makes you tired
• It makes your upstairs brain stop working
• It keeps you alert

What is the pattern followed in box breathing?

• Inhale, hold, exhale, hold
• Inhale, exhale, inhale, exhale
• Exhale, hold, inhale, hold
• Inhale and exhale continuously

How can you practice 5-finger breathing?

• Trace around your hand while breathing in and out
• Breathe only through one nostril
• Hold your breath for 5 seconds
• Count to 5 repeatedly

What is the first step in tensing and relaxing muscles?

• Sit or lie down and close your eyes
• Stand up and stretch
• Walk and breathe deeply
• Run in place