Finding Calm when You Feel Hyper

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Objective

I can identify strategies to calm down when I feel too hyper.

Part 1 of 4

Warm-up video

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Part 2 of 4

Key concepts

3 concepts

  1. 1

    To help your mind settle and feel ready, you can take a deep breath and close your eyes.

  2. 2

    To feel grounded and strong, you can sit up tall and let your focus return as your breath moves slowly.

  3. 3

    When the noise fades away and calm takes over, remember that everything you need is already inside you.

Part 3 of 4

Practice

3 questions

1

According to the video, taking deep breaths is a way to help yourself calm down when you feel too hyper.

2

According to the video, which of the following best explains how letting your thoughts settle can help you feel more grounded and ready to focus?

Part 4 of 4

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

β€œList three strategies from the video that you can use to help yourself calm down when you feel too hyper.”

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