b'Teachers: Activities toclassroom activities use in your classroom1.WRITE A REFLECTION: Dean Millard, Villanova University student body president, shares how good decisions have contributed to his success. Think about what youd like to do in your future and write a plan to get there and the good choices youll have to make along the way.2.CREATE A MIND MAP:Dr. Joseph Kable talks about how choices help our brains learn regardless of the outcome. Think of choices you make every day. List the decisions you have to make and write about the possible outcomes of each path. For example, you may have to decide whether to do your homework as soon as you get home or wait untilPage 19 illustration: Devin Roberts, 8th grade, after activities or dinner. What are the potential outcomes of each? DePaul Healthy Trailblazer Journal (brain) 3.WRITE A PSA: Dr. Jen Caudle shares advice for limiting social media usage. Use one of her tips and create a public service announcement. 4.WRITE A LETTER: Tim Massaquoi talks about the importance of friendship. Think about someone who has been a good friend to you. Maybe theyve stuck by you through something difficult or cheered you up when youre feeling down. Write a letter, thanking them and telling them what theyve done to be a good friend.5.MINDFULNESS: With the help of a grownup or trusted adult, research some mindfulness techniques. According to Dr. Dan Taylor, getting started with just a couple of minutes of mindfulness can help you build healthy habits. Find three techniques you could try out. Write down what the technique is and how it made you feel.Set GoalsWant to eat better, get more physical activity, or improve your grades? Whatever your goal is, start by making a few small changes. Write them down to seeTalk it Outhow youre doing. If something is bothering you, talk with a trusted grown-up. You can learn to understand your feelings and emotions and react in an appropriate way. Eat BreakfastStart the day off right with a healthy breakfast to fuel your activities. Skipping breakfast can make you tired, irritable, and restless. S p r i n g 2 0 2 5 | H E A L T H Y N E W S W O R K S . O R G19'