Students learn how to create “safe spaces” inside their own minds using Daniel Siegel’s hand brain model. We explore what happens when our “downstairs brain” takes over, those moments when big feelings like anger, fear, or embarrassment cause us to flip our lids and make it difficult to think clearly.
Learn several calming strategies to help kids bring their “upstairs brain” back online: deep breathing, mindful listening, and noticing their body’s signals. They’ll learn that flipping your lid doesn’t mean you’re broken, it just means your brain’s alarm went off, and you have the power to calm it down.
