SEL & The Brain

What are some good snacks for the brain?

• Cheetos and Soda

• Fruits, veggies, & mixed nuts

• Candy

• Cookies

Select the best ways to focus in school

• Sleep in class & not listen

• Ask questions & make sure you can hear the teacher

• Eat healthy & get good rest

• Keep your head down & don't participate

Why is exercise important for your brain?

• It helps it grow

• It can improve your behavior

• It makes you feel better or helps you focus

• All of the above

How does stress make you feel?

• Sad

• Motivated

• Angry

• Exhausted

• Anxious

What ways help you manage your stress?

• Talking it out/Asking for help

• Excerising

• Mindfulness

• Controlling the situation

• Letting the problem go

What ways help you build your social skills the most?

• Working with others

• Having the teacher modeling skills for you

• Working with your bestie

• Working alone

• Working in a group of friends

What is learned helplessness?

• Learning about helping others

• Persevering

• Asking for help

• Letting the feeling of "I Can't" take over and not trying

How can you prevent learned helplessness?

• Keep working

• Asking teacher for help

• Trying on your own

• Asking a friend

• Persevering

What is intrinsic motivation?

• Candy

• Money

• Personal "internal" rewards

• Hearing a "good job"

What are some examples of extrinsic motivation? Select all that apply.

• Candy

• Money

• Personal "interanal" rewards

• Homework Pass