A fun hand-clapping game where students brainstorm ways to beat stress.
Human Knot
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Activities & Games
Rapid Relievers
3rd-5th Grade
Allotted Time
10-15 minutes
Target Behavior
Stay calm when faced with a challenge
Words to Live By
Life's full of surprises that make me feel different ways. If I can control myself, I'll have much better days.
Self-Management
Understand that life is full of surprises and different feelings
Children who understand that life is full of surprises and different feelings can:
IDENTIFY factors that cause stress
DESCRIBE how various situations make them feel
RECOGNIZE mood changes and factors that contribute to them
REFLECT on the possible consequences before expressing an emotion
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