Weekly Focus: Connecting Social Thinking and …...Day 5 Unthinkable "Powers" of Unthinkable...

Weekly Focus: Connecting Social Thinking and Zones of Regulation; Defeating the Unthinkables

Resources: SuperFlex A Social Thinking Curriculum By Stephanie Madrigal and Michelle Garcia Winner Weekly Focus Form Guide created by Michelle Swank

Week 1

Introduction

This school year we will be using our Super Brain Power to help defeat and conquer different made up characters called Unthinkables. There is one superhero we will be trying to learn from. His name is Superflex-Our hero! Superflex is a great problem- solver and can think of many different solutions to one problem, but he needs our help by using our Superflexible strategies and Zone tools to help overcome the Unthinkables. Are you Ready? Let's get started.

Day 1 Unthinkable "Powers" of Unthinkable Superflex/Zones strategies to solve the problem and defeat the Unthinkable

Rock Brain

He will get the person to do only what he wants to do and will not let him negotiate with other people. The person is not a good problem- solver and tries one solution that’s not working over and over again.

If you start to feel that you are getting into the Yellow Zone by feeling furstrated you can Take a deep breath and remember that being part of a group means that you cannot always do it your way or make the decisions you want. Can you think of any other tools or strategies you can use to help stay calm in your Green Zone? Tomorrow we will go over another tool or Superflexible stategy.


Rock Brain

Remember from yesterday, Rock Brain only wants to do what he wants. This person may be very rule bound and rigid in his thinking, only seeing one way to a situation.

Another tool or Superflexible strategy you can use to help manage your Yellow or Red Zone of feeling Frustrated or Mad of when you might have a Rock Brain moment is to use Self talk: “Not a problem, I will get to do this later or another time...” Be Rex the Flexinator!


Rock Brain

Rock Brain will get the person to do only what he wants to do and will not let him negotiate with other people.

Another tool or Superflexible strategy you can use to help manage your Yellow or Red Zone of feeling Frustrated or Mad is to Notice that what you are doing is not working and try another way to solve the same problem. This is called having a Flexible Moment.


Rock Brain

Remember from yesterday, Rock Brain only wants to do what he wants. One of the hardest parts about defeating Rock Brain is he can be very sneaky, so we need to practice thinking with our eyes and brain to look for clues.

To help us think with our eyes, we can Pause and Look! When entering a room or group, we can Ask yourself, “What is their plan?” And then try to match their plan. This helps us have our body and brain in the group. What other Superflexible strategies can you use to stay in the Green Zone when you are working with others?

Rock Brain

Remember from yesterday, Rock Brain only wants to do what he wants. One of the hardest parts about defeating Rock Brain is he can be very sneaky, so we need to practice thinking with our eyes and brain to look for clues.

To help us think with our eyes, we can Pause and Look! When entering a room or group, we can Ask yourself, “What is their plan?” And then try to match their plan. This helps us have our body and brain in the group. What other Superflexible strategies can you use to stay in the Green Zone when you are working with others?


Rock Brain

Ok, all SuperFlexible Thinkers out there, let's review how we can defeat Rock Brain.

Some Superflexible Zone Tools and strategies we brainstormed this week were: 1) Take a deep breath, 2) Self talk: “Not a problem, I will get to do this later or another time...” 3) Flexible Moment- adjusting and trying another way, and 4) Pause and Look!, "Is my Brain and Body in the group?"



Week 2

Introduction

This school year we will be using our Super Brain Power to help defeat and conquer different made up characters called Unthinkables. Last week we introduced our first Unthinkable Character, Rock Brain. You all were Superflexible Thinkers and helped defeat him by using your Zone Tools and Superflexible Strategies. Let's continue to work as a team to defeat and conquer our next Unthinkable.


Space Invader

This character makes the person’s body move into other people’s personal space when others are not expecting it or do not want this. He does not realize how uncomfortable this makes others feel.

To keep your brain and body in the Green Zone you can: Use one-arm rule to determine if you are standing too close to someone. What other Superflexible Strategies can you use to defeat Space Invader?


Space InvaderSpace Invader gets into other people's personal space. He does not realize how uncomfortable this makes others feel.

Think about what your body looks like in the group. Are you making others have good thoughts or weird thoughts? If you are making others have weird thoughts, adjust your body.


Space InvaderSpace Invader gets into other people's personal space. He does not realize how uncomfortable this makes others feel.

We can Put on the Brakes and Stop ourselves! Thinking about Others: Idea that we are constantly considering what others are thinking and feeling in order to monitor and change our behavior to keep people feeling good.


Space Invader

Space Invader gets into other people's personal space. He is trying to make others break the rule of personal space so that they can make not-so-good impressions on others.

Doing a self-check and reading the clues of the class, "Am I using Whole Body Listening?"


Space Invader

Ok, all SuperFlexible Thinkers out there, let's review how we can defeat Space Invader.

Some Superflexible Zone Tools and strategies we brainstormed this week were: 1) Use the One-Arm Rule, 2) Think about what your body looks like in the group, 3) Put on the Brakes and Stop ourselves! Thinking about Others, and 4) Doing a self-check and reading the clues of the class, "Am I using Whole Body Listening?"



Week 3

Introduction

This school year we will be using our Super Brain Power to help defeat and conquer different made up characters called Unthinkables. Last week we introduced our second Unthinkable Character, Space Invader. You all were Superflexible Thinkers and helped defeat him by using your Zone Tools and Superflexible Strategies. Let's continue to work as a team to defeat and conquer our next Unthinkable.


Brain Eater

He makes it hard for the person to focus on what he is doing or focus on others during interactions (roll his brain away). The person may get easily distracted with his own thoughts or things around him.

A SuperFlexible Strategy you can use is to Turn your body and eyes away from what is distracting you and think about the person talking. What other tools can you use to keep your brain and body in the Green Zone?


Brain EaterBrain Eater may cause you to get easily distracted with your own thoughts or things around you.

Another Superflexible Zone strategy you can use is to Try to notice when your brain is thinking about something else and get it to refocus on the group.


Brain EaterHe makes it hard for the person to focus on what he is doing or focus on others during interactions (roll his brain away).

Use a fidget is a good tool, so that it keeps your body busy but your brain focused on the group. Please remember, fidgets are tools for learning, not toys.


Brain EaterBrain Eater may cause you to get easily distracted with your own thoughts or things around you.

Use of Whole Body Listening: use of eyes, ears, mouth, hands, feet, bottom, and brain needs to be focused on the speaker or group in order to listen and to show you are listening.


Brain Eater

Ok, all SuperFlexible Thinkers out there, let's review how we can defeat Brain Eater!

Some Superflexible Zone Tools and strategies we brainstormed this week were: 1) Turn your body and eyes away from what is distracting you and think about the person talking, 2) Try to notice when your brain is thinking about something else and get it to refocus on the group, 3)Use a fidget is a good tool, and 4) Use of Whole Body Listening.



Week 4

Introduction

This school year we will be using our Super Brain Power to help defeat and conquer different made up characters called Unthinkables. Last week we introduced our Unthinkable Character, Brain Eater. You all were Superflexible Thinkers and helped defeat him by using your Zone Tools and Superflexible Strategies. Let's continue to work as a team to defeat and conquer our next Unthinkable.


D.O.F. (Destroyer of Fun)

This character often pops up during games or activities involving competition. The person becomes overly competitive and insists on going first, playing only what he wants to play, and does not think about compromising or about how he makes others feel.

The D.O.F. (Destroyer of Fun) may cause ourselves or others to get into the Red Zone by feeling mad or angry. One Red Zone strategy is to use Self-talk: “ If I am a “Just Me” player, then my friends will not have a good time.”



D.O.F. makes you overly competitive and insists on going first, playing only what you want to play, and does not think about compromising or about how it makes others feel.

The D.O.F. may cause ourselves or others to get into the Yellow Zone by feeling Frustrated. One Yellow Zone tool is to: Pause and think about others; Ask yourself, "How is my behavior affecting my friends?"



Times when D.O.F. takes over our thinking: Only wants to be first, Not being flexible in trying a new game, or cheating.

Self-Talk: “Tiny problem. I will still get a turn or may win another time.”




Use my Social Smarts to figure out what the plan is and how I can follow it to build friendships.




Some Superflexible Zone Tools and strategies we brainstormed this week were: 1)Use Self-talk: “ If I am a “Just Me” player, then my friends will not have a good time.” 2) Pause and think about others. 3) Self-Talk: “Tiny problem. I will still get a turn or may win another time.” and 4) Use my Social Smarts to figure out what the plan is and how I can follow it to build friendships.



Week 5

Introduction

This school year we will be using our Super Brain Power to help defeat and conquer different made up characters called Unthinkables. Last week we introduced our Unthinkable Character, D.O.F. Destroyer of Fun. You all were Superflexible Thinkers and helped defeat him by using your Zone Tools and Superflexible Strategies. Let's continue to work as a team to defeat and conquer our next Unthinkable.


The Clutter Bug

Has all materials out at one time, Works on more than one job at a time, Loses materials because the desk is so messy,Forgets to complete jobs or Can’t find what he needs

Keep work area clean – only the job being worked on is out


The Clutter Bug


The Clutter Bug may cause use or others to get into the Yellow Zone by feeling Frustrated or Anxious/ Worried, because we can not find items or get the job done, so

one strategy is to Finish one job before beginning another


The Clutter Bug


Keep materials organized in work area


The Clutter Bug


Use organizational tool like folders, pencil boxes


The Clutter Bug


Some Superflexible Zone Tools and strategies we brainstormed this week were: 1) Keep work area clean – only the job being worked on is out, 2) Finish one job before beginning another, 3) Keep materials organized in work area and 4) Use organizational tool like folders, pencil boxes



Week 6

Introduction

This school year we will be using our Super Brain Power to help defeat and conquer different made up characters called Unthinkables. Last week we introduced our Unthinkable Character, The Clutter Bug. You all were Superflexible Thinkers and helped defeat him by using your Zone Tools and Superflexible Strategies. Let's continue to work as a team to defeat and conquer our next Unthinkable.


Blurter Bob

He makes you interupt the group and makes you not wait your turn. He may make others get into the Red Zone by feeling mad or angry.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO DEFEAT BLURTING BOB: You remember to raise you hand, wait to be called on, and then talk. Think about Whole Body Listening!


Blurter BobHe makes you interupt the group and makes you not wait your turn. He may make others get into the Blue Zone by feeling sad.

Another Suberflexible Strategy and Zone Tool to defeat Blurting Bob is to Stop and Think; Look at your friends and wait for a turn in the conversation.


Blurter BobHe makes you interupt the group and makes you not wait your turn. He may make others get into the Yellow Zone by feeling upset or frustrated.

Another Suberflexible Strategy and Zone Tool to defeat Blurting Bob is to use your Social Smarts by using your eyes to think about what is expected; we have to use our

super social smarts to follow the rules to be part of a group.


Blurter Bob

He makes you interupt the group and makes you not wait your turn. He may make others get into the Blue, Yellow, and/or Red Zone by feeling Sad, Mad, or Frustrated.

Another Suberflexible Strategy and Zone Tool to defeat Blurting Bob is to Pause and follow the hidden rules of the room. For example, A hidden rule of being at school is that you are usually supposed to leave your shoes on, even if you take them off a

home.

Blurter Bob


Another Suberflexible Strategy and Zone Tool to defeat Blurting Bob is to Pause and follow the hidden rules of the room. For example, A hidden rule of being at school is that you are usually supposed to leave your shoes on, even if you take them off a

home.


Blurter Bob


Some Superflexible/ Zone Tools and strategies we brainstormed this week were: 1) You remember to raise you hand, wait to be called on, and then talk. Think about

Whole Body Listening! 2) Stop and Think, 3) Use your Social Smarts by using your eyes to think about what is expected, 4) Pause and follow the Hidden Rules of the

room



Week 7

Introduction

This school year we will be using our Super Brain Power to help defeat and conquer different made up characters called Unthinkables. Last week we introduced our Unthinkable Character, Blurter Bob. You all were Superflexible Thinkers and helped defeat him by using your Zone Tools and Superflexible Strategies. Let's continue to work as a team to defeat and conquer our next Unthinkable.


Glass Man

Gets upset very quickly, The degree of the upset does not match the seriousness of the problem, and Usually thinks things are not fair. May cause you or others to get into the Red Zone by feeling Mad or Angry.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO DEFEAT GLASS MAN: STOP and think about the Size of the problem- Tiny Problem vs. Big (earthquake) problem. What other tools or strategies can you think of to defeat Glassman and help get back

to the Green Zone?


Glass Man

Gets upset very quickly, The degree of the upset does not match the seriousness of the problem, and Usually thinks things are not fair. May cause you or others to get into the Red Zone by feeling Mad or Angry.

Another Suberflexible Strategy and Zone Tool to defeat Glass Man is to: Tell yourself to take a break and walk away


Glass Man

Gets upset very quickly, The degree of the upset does not match the seriousness of the problem, and Usually thinks things are not fair. May cause you or others to get into the Yellow Zone by feeling Frustrated or Worried

Another Suberflexible Strategy and Zone Tool to defeat Glass Man is to: When getting furstrated, TIGHTEN all of your muscles in your body and then RELAX

them


Glass Man

Gets upset very quickly, The degree of the upset does not match the seriousness of the problem, and Usually thinks things are not fair. May cause you or others to get into the Blue Zone by feeling Sad.

Another Suberflexible Strategy and Zone Tool to defeat Glass Man is to: Use Breathing: Smell the Flower and Blow out the Candle to calm down


Glass Man

He makes you get upset quickly and usually thinks things are not fair. He may make you or others get into the Blue, Yellow, and/or Red Zone by feeling Sad, Mad, or Frustrated.

Some Superflexible/ Zone Tools and strategies we brainstormed this week were: 1) STOP and think about the Size of the problem 2)Tell yourself to take a break and walk

away 3) Ask for help, 4) Use Breathing: Smell the Flower and Blow out the Candle



Week 8

Introduction

This school year we will be using our Super Brain Power to help defeat and conquer different made up characters called Unthinkables. Last week we introduced our Unthinkable Character, Glass Man. You all were Superflexible Thinkers and helped defeat him by using your Zone Tools and Superflexible Strategies. Let's continue to work as a team to defeat our next Unthinkable.


Body Snatcher

He gets you to wander away from the group and turn your body away from the group. May cause you or others to get into the Yellow Zone by feeling Frustrated or Upset.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO DEFEAT Body Snatcher: Use your eyes to think about where your group is and what it is doing. What other tools or strategies can you think of to defeat Body Snatcher and help get

back to the Green Zone?


Body Snatcher

He gets you to wander away from the group and turn your body away from the group. May cause you or others to get into the Blue Zone by feeling Sad.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO DEFEAT Body Snatcher: Use Self-Talk: "Where should my body be?"


Body Snatcher

He gets you to wander away from the group and turn your body away from the group. May cause you or others to get into the Red Zone by feeling Mad or Angry.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO DEFEAT Body Snatcher: Use Whole Body Listening by Pointing your shoulders to the group.

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Body Snatcher

He gets you to wander away from the group and turn your body away from the group. May cause you or others to get into the Red Zone by feeling Mad or Angry.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO DEFEAT Body Snatcher: Use Whole Body Listening by Pointing your shoulders to the group.

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Body Snatcher

He gets you to wander away from the group and turn your body away from the group. May cause you or others to get into the Yellow, Blue and/or Red Zone by feeling Frustrated, Sad, or Mad.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO DEFEAT Body Snatcher: Use Breathing: Take 3 deep Belly Breaths to calm and re-set

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Body Snatcher

He gets you to wander away from the group and turn your body away from the group. May cause you or others to get into the Yellow, Blue and/or Red Zone by feeling Frustrated, Sad, or Mad.

Some Superflexible/ Zone Tools and strategies we brainstormed this week were: 1) Use your eyes to think 2) Self-Talk "Where should my body be?" 3) Whole Body

Listening- Point your shoulders to the group 4) Use Breathing: Belly Breathing to reset



Week 9

Introduction

This school year we will be using our Super Brain Power to help defeat and conquer different made up characters called Unthinkables. Last week we introduced our Unthinkable Character, Body Snatcher. You all were Superflexible Thinkers and helped defeat him by using your Zone Tools and Superflexible Strategies. Let's continue to work as a team to defeat our next Unthinkable.


Mean Jean

This character makes you do and say mean things to your friends, Makes you take others’ things without asking, and Makes you unwilling to share. May cause you or others to get into the Yellow Zone by feeling Frustrated or Upset.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO DEFEAT Mean Jean: Self- Talk: Will what I say or do hurt someone’s feelings? What other tools or strategies can you think of to defeat Mean Jean and help get back

to the Green Zone?


Mean Jean

She may get you to insult someone or name call. May cause others to get into the Blue Zone by feeling Sad or Hurt. WHAT YOU CAN DO TO DEFEAT Mean Jean:

Ask yourself: Will what I say hurt my friends’ feelings?


Mean Jean

She may get you to quickly have a big reaction to a tiny problem and Yell at others. May cause you or others to get into the Red Zone by feeling Mad or Angry.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO DEFEAT Mean Jean: Think about the SIZE of the PROBLEM "Is this a big problem or a glitch?"

Mean Jean

She may get you to quickly have a big reaction to a tiny problem and Yell at others. May cause you or others to get into the Red Zone by feeling Mad or Angry.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO DEFEAT Mean Jean: Think about the SIZE of the PROBLEM "Is this a big problem or a glitch?"


Mean Jean

She may get you to insist that things go your way and others do what you want to do ALL THE TIME! May cause others to not want to play with you.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO DEFEAT Mean Jean: Think about other's feelings and plans


Mean Jean

She may get you to insist that things go your way and others do what you want to do ALL THE TIME! May cause others to not want to play with you.

Some Superflexible/ Zone Tools and strategies we brainstormed this week were: 1) Self- Talk: Will what I say or do hurt someone’s feelings? 2) Ask yourself: "Will what I say hurt my friends’ feelings?" 3) Think about the SIZE of the PROBLEM and 4) Think

about other's feelings and plans



Week 10

Introduction

This school year we will be using our Super Brain Power to help defeat and conquer different made up characters called Unthinkables. Last week we introduced our Unthinkable Character, Mean Jean. You all were Superflexible Thinkers and helped defeat her by using your Zone Tools and Superflexible Strategies. Let's continue to work as a team to defeat our next Unthinkable.


One Sided Sid

This character makes you talk about only what you are interested in; You think only your plan will work. May cause you or others to get into the Yellow Zone by feeling Frustrated or Upset.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO DEFEAT One Sided Sid: Open your friend-file and think about what you know about the person. Ask questions

to find out more about him and his experiences or interests. What other tools or strategies can you think of to defeat One Sided Sid and help get

back to the Green Zone?


One Sided Sid

He makes you think that others must do it your way; You interrupt to talk about what you want to talk about. May cause others to get into the Blue Zone by feeling Sad or Hurt feelings.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO DEFEAT One Sided Sid: Look with your eyes – if the group is busy, save what you want to say


One Sided Sid

He makes you talk about only what you are interested in. May cause others to get into the Yellow or Blue Zone by feeling Upset or Bored.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO DEFEAT One Sided Sid: Look for clues that others are not interested: looking away, bored look, trying to

change the topic.

One Sided Sid

He makes you talk about only what you are interested in. May cause others to get into the Yellow or Blue Zone by feeling Upset or Bored.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO DEFEAT One Sided Sid: Look for clues that others are not interested: looking away, bored look, trying to

change the topic.


One Sided Sid

This character gets the person to talk about his own set of topics or his own plan. Even when someone else brings up his interests, he just talks about his interests. One Sided Sid may cause others to get into the Yellow or Blue Zone by feeling Upset or Bored.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO DEFEAT One Sided Sid: Think with your eyes to figure out what the person’s plan is. If he looks busy, save your

question for another time.


One Sided Sid

This character makes you talk about only what you are interested in. May cause others to get into the Yellow or Blue Zone by feeling Upset or Bored.

Some Superflexible/ Zone Tools and strategies we brainstormed this week were: 1) Look for clues that others are not interested: looking away, bored look, trying to

change the topic. 2) Look with your eyes – if the group is busy, save what you want to say and 3) Open your friend-file and think about what you know about the person to

ask questions about on-topic interests.



Week 11

Introduction

This school year we will be using our Super Brain Power to help defeat and conquer different made up characters called Unthinkables. Last week we introduced our Unthinkable Character, One Sided Sid. You all were Superflexible Thinkers and helped defeat this character by using your Zone Tools and Superflexible Strategies. Let's continue to work as a team to defeat our next Unthinkable.


Worry Wall

This character makes the person worry or feel nervous so much about the people around him or the social situations that he or she “hits a wall” and stops being able to talk at all to the people nearby. May cause you or others to get into the Yellow Zone by feeling Worried or Anxious.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO DEFEAT Worry Wall: Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and let it out slowly. Continue to do this until your

body feels relaxed.. What other tools or strategies can you think of to defeat Worry Wall and help get back

to the Green Zone?


Worry Wall

He makes you stop thinking about what the group is thinking about; May cause you to get into the Yellow Zone by feeling Worried or Anxious.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO DEFEAT Worry Wall: Find a thought that can change how you are feeling. “Johnny is nice; he will help me

with this.”


Worry Wall

This character makes the person worry or feel nervous so much about the people around him or the social situations; May cause you to get into the Yellow Zone by feeling Worried or Anxious.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO DEFEAT Worry Wall: Ask for help


Worry Wall

He makes the person worry or feel nervous; May cause you to get into the Yellow Zone. WHAT YOU CAN DO TO DEFEAT Worry Wall:

Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and relax


Worry Wall

He makes the person worry or feel nervous; May cause you to get into the Yellow Zone.

Some Superflexible/ Zone Tools and strategies we brainstormed this week were: 1) Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and let it out slowly. Continue to do this until your body feels relaxed. 2) Ask for help and 3) Find a thought that can change how you are

feeling.



Week 12

Introduction

This school year we will be using our Super Brain Power to help defeat and conquer different made up characters called Unthinkables. Last week we introduced our Unthinkable Character, Worry Wall. You all were Superflexible Thinkers and helped defeat this character by using your Zone Tools and Superflexible Strategies. Let's continue to work as a team to defeat our next Unthinkable.


Was Funny Once

This character will attempt to make the person use a lot of humor to be funny. However, he does not realize that humor wears out pretty quickly or at times is not “funny” at all. *Although you may be in the Yellow Zone by feeling Silly, it may wear down others and cause them to feel Frustrated.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO DEFEAT Was Funny Once: "Ask yourself: is this a silly or serious moment?"

What other tools or strategies can you think of to defeat Was Funny Once and help manage your Yellow Zone Feelings?


Was Funny Once

This character will attempt to make the person have trouble recognizing appropriate times for humor and may try to be funny during a discussion in a classroom or when the moment is serious and not funny or silly.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO DEFEAT Was Funny Once: Use the one time only rule: Tell your joke only once so it doesn’t get boring



Was Funny Once

This character will attempt to make people get so silly, that the other children become silly also, making the group fall apart. This is called getting caught up in the “silly tornado.”

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO DEFEAT Was Funny Once: Take a few deep breaths to calm your body.


Was Funny Once

This character will attempt to make people get so silly, that the other children become silly also, making the group fall apart. This is called getting caught up in the “silly tornado.”

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO DEFEAT Was Funny Once: Take a few deep breaths to calm your body.



Was Funny Once

This character will attempt to make people tell jokes at the wrong time.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO DEFEAT Was Funny Once: Self-talk: “Is now a silly moment or a serious moment?” If a serious moment, then this

is not a good time to crack a joke or say something that I think is funny. What other tools or strategies can you think of to defeat Was Funny Once and help

manage your Yellow Zone Feelings?


Was Funny Once

This character will attempt to make the person use a lot of humor to be funny. However, he does not realize that humor wears out pretty quickly or at times is not “funny” at all. *Although you may be in the Yellow Zone by feeling Silly, it may wear down others and cause them to feel Frustrated.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO DEFEAT Was Funny Once: Some Superflexible/ Zone Tools and strategies we brainstormed this week were: 1) Self-Talk "Ask yourself: is this a silly or serious moment?" 2) Use the one time only

rule: Tell your joke only once so it doesn’t get boring and 3) Take a few deep breaths to calm your body.



Week 13

Introduction

This school year we will be using our Super Brain Power to help defeat and conquer different made up characters called Unthinkables. Last week we introduced our Unthinkable Character, Was Funny Once. You all were Superflexible Thinkers and helped defeat this character by using your Zone Tools and Superflexible Strategies. Let's continue to work as a team to defeat our next Unthinkable.


Energy Hare-y

This character gives the person too much energy – you are moving around and fidgeting too much. *Although you may be feeling in the Yellow Zone, if not managed and use of your tools, may cause you to become out of control in the Red Zone.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO DEFEAT Energy Hare-y: When others are talking, use Whole Body Listening (keep your whole body quiet).

What other tools or strategies can you think of to defeat Energy Hare-y and help manage your Zone Feelings?


Energy Hare-y

This character gives the person too much energy- Sometimes, Energy Hare- y and Wasfunnyonce work together, which can quickly make the group fall apart. WHAT YOU CAN DO TO DEFEAT Energy Hare-y:

Take a few deep breaths to calm your body. What other tools or strategies can you think of to defeat Energy Hare-y and help

manage your Zones?


Energy Hare-y

This character doesn't allow the person to think about what the people around him needs or how others are feeling around them. WHAT YOU CAN DO TO DEFEAT Energy Hare-y:

Check with your eyes to see how others are acting. Match their calmness. What other tools or strategies can you think of to defeat Energy Hare-y and help

manage your Zones?

Energy Hare-y

This character doesn't allow the person to think about what the people around him needs or how others are feeling around them. WHAT YOU CAN DO TO DEFEAT Energy Hare-y:

Check with your eyes to see how others are acting. Match their calmness. What other tools or strategies can you think of to defeat Energy Hare-y and help

manage your Zones?


Energy Hare-y

This character gives the person too much energy.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO DEFEAT Energy Hare-y: STOP and Think: What are the hidden rules and expectations in different environments or locations?

What other tools or strategies can you think of to defeat Energy Hare-y and help manage your Zones?


Energy Hare-y

This character gives the person so much energy so that he is constantly fidgeting or moving around, and he doesn’t think about what the people around him needs or how others are feeling around them.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO DEFEAT Energy Hare-y: Some Superflexible/ Zone Tools and strategies we brainstormed this week were: 1) When others are talking, use Whole Body Listening 2) Take a few deep breaths to

calm your body and 3) Check with your eyes to see how others are acting. Match their calmness.



Week 14

Introduction

This school year we will be using our Super Brain Power to help defeat and conquer different made up characters called Unthinkables. Last week we introduced our Unthinkable Character, Energy Hare-y. You all were Superflexible Thinkers and helped defeat this character by using your Zone Tools and Superflexible Strategies. Let's continue to work as a team to defeat our next Unthinkable.


Topic Twister Meister

This character gets the person to twist the topic around to what he wants to talk about. May cause others to get into the Blue, Yellow or Red Zones. WHAT YOU CAN DO TO DEFEAT Topic Twister:

Look at others – do they seem interested in what you are saying? What other tools or strategies can you think of to defeat Topic Twister?



This character keeps the person talking about what he wants to talk about when the group doesn’t want to listen.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO DEFEAT Topic Twister: Turn off your “me” button and think about the group

What other tools or strategies can you think of to defeat Topic Twister?



This character may cause the person to go on and on about topics he wants to talk about, not realizing that others may be bored or disinterested in what he is talking about.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO DEFEAT Topic Twister: Ask a question about what others are talking about.



This character may cause the person to go on and on about topics he wants to talk about, not realizing that others may be bored or disinterested in what he is talking about.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO DEFEAT Topic Twister: Ask a question about what others are talking about.




This character may cause the person from talking about what the group is talking about.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO DEFEAT Topic Twister: STOP and Think about others point of view and expected behaviors.




This character gets the person to twist the topic around to what he wants to talk about and goes off on tangents when talking to others.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO DEFEAT Topic Twister: Some Superflexible/ Zone Tools and strategies we brainstormed this week were: 1) Look at others – do they seem interested in what you are saying? 2) Turn off your “me” button and think about the group and 3) Ask a question about what others are

talking about.



Week 15

Introduction

This school year we will be using our Super Brain Power to help defeat and conquer different made up characters called Unthinkables. Last week we introduced our Unthinkable Character, Topic Twister Meister. You all were Superflexible Thinkers and helped defeat this character by using your Zone Tools and Superflexible Strategies. Let's continue to work as a team to defeat our next Unthinkable.


Rule Police

This character gets the person to be bossy by telling others what to do and wants to make all of the rules to fit his needs. May cause others to get into the Blue, Yellow or Red Zones.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO DEFEAT Rule Police: Asks others’ opinions about how to do something

What other tools or strategies can you think of to defeat Rule Police?


Rule Police

This character gets the person to tattle on others when they aren’t doing what he expects.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO DEFEAT Rule Police: Takes care of himself and lets an adult worry about other students



Rule Police

This character gets the person to be the boss during the activity.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO DEFEAT Rule Police: Shares responsibilities with others to complete a job


Rule Police

This character gets the person to be the boss during the activity.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO DEFEAT Rule Police: Shares responsibilities with others to complete a job



Rule Police

This character gets the person to make all of the rules to fit his needs.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO DEFEAT Rule Police: Negotiates with the group to define the rules for the activity



Rule Police

This character gets the person to make all of the rules to fit his needs.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO DEFEAT Rule Police: Some Superflexible/ Zone Tools and strategies we brainstormed this week were: 1)

Asks others’ opinions about how to do something 2) Takes care of himself and lets an adult worry about other students and 3) Shares responsibilities with others to complete

a job



Week 16

Introduction

This school year we will be using our Super Brain Power to help defeat and conquer different made up characters called Unthinkables. Last week we introduced our Unthinkable Character, Rule Police. You all were Superflexible Thinkers and helped defeat this character by using your Zone Tools and Superflexible Strategies. Let's continue to work as a team to defeat our next Unthinkable.


Grumpy Grumpaniny

This character gets the person to think the worst and feel others are unkind. May cause you to feel in the Blue, Yellow and Red Zones. WHAT YOU CAN DO TO DEFEAT Grumpy Grumpaniny:

STOP and think: Is this person really being mean to me? What other tools or strategies can you think of to defeat Grumpy Grumpaniny?


Grumpy Grumpaniny

This character gets the person to always sees things from a negative point of view. May cause you to feel in the Blue, Yellow and Red Zones. WHAT YOU CAN DO TO DEFEAT Grumpy Grumpaniny:

THINK Positive! Inner Coach: Tell yourself: I am being mean. What would be a more positive way to think about this?


Grumpy Grumpaniny


Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and relax What other tools or strategies can you think of to defeat Grumpy Grumpaniny?

Grumpy Grumpaniny


Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and relax What other tools or strategies can you think of to defeat Grumpy Grumpaniny?


Grumpy Grumpaniny

This character gets the person to think negative thoughts and Nothing makes you happy. May cause you to feel in the Blue Zone. WHAT YOU CAN DO TO DEFEAT Grumpy Grumpaniny:

Size of the Problem- Big or Small? What other tools or strategies can you think of to defeat Grumpy Grumpaniny?


Grumpy Grumpaniny

This character gets the person to think from a negative point of view. May cause you to feel in the Blue Zone. WHAT YOU CAN DO TO DEFEAT Grumpy Grumpaniny:

Some Superflexible/ Zone Tools and strategies we brainstormed this week were: 1) STOP and think: Is this person really being mean to me? 2) THINK Positive! Inner

Coach, 3) Size of the Problem and 4) Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and relax



Week 17

Introduction

This school year we will be using our Super Brain Power to help defeat and conquer different made up characters called Unthinkables. Last week we introduced our Unthinkable Character, Grumpy Grumpaniny. You all were Superflexible Thinkers and helped defeat this character by using your Zone Tools and Superflexible Strategies. Let's continue to work as a team to defeat our next Unthinkable.


Un-Wonderer

This character stops the person from showing interest (social wondering) in others or thinking about what others may want to do. WHAT YOU CAN DO TO DEFEAT Un-Wonderer:

STOP and Listen: Whole Body Listening What other tools or strategies can you think of to defeat Un-Wonderer?


Un-Wonderer

This character keeps the person from not ask a lot of questions about others.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO DEFEAT Un-Wonderer: Remember the Wh-question words (Who, What, Where, When) and use them to think of questions for your friends.

What other tools or strategies can you think of to defeat Un-Wonderer?


Un-Wonderer

This character gets the person to Stop you from showing interest in others or thinking about what others want to do.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO DEFEAT Un-Wonderer: Create people files in your brain


Un-Wonderer

This character gets the person to Stop you from showing interest in others or thinking about what others want to do.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO DEFEAT Un-Wonderer: Create people files in your brain



Un-Wonderer

This character keeps the person from asking questions and adding your ideas in group.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO DEFEAT Un-Wonderer: Listen to the Topic and then ask On- Topic questions



Un-Wonderer

This character stops you from showing interest in others or thinking about what others want to do WHAT YOU CAN DO TO DEFEAT Un-Wonderer:

Some Superflexible/ Zone Tools and strategies we brainstormed this week were: 1) STOP and Listen: Whole Body Listening 2) Remember the Wh-question words, and

3) Create people files in your brain

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