Feelings Identification
The feeling you may have when you lose a favorite game:
Sadness
What is an example of a coping skill?
Taking slow breaths when upset.
What is assertive communication?
Saying what you need in a calm and respectful way.
What are boundaries?
Rules we make to help ourselves feel safe and respected.
What is sharing?
Taking turns with a game or toy.
The feeling you may have before a big test or performance:
Nervousness or Anxiety
What is an example of a self-calming technique?
Counting slowly to ten to calm down.
What is an example of an “I statement”?
“I feel upset when my legos is taken without asking.”
What is respecting boundaries?
Asking before borrowing someone’s belongings.
What is teamwork?
Definition: working together, combining efforts to reach a shared goal or solve a problem
Ex. Working together to clean a shared room or do chores.
What are body signals for emotions?
Clues like sweaty hands, a fast heartbeat, or tight muscles.
What are healthy coping strategies?
Drawing, journaling, or talking to someone trusted about feelings.
What is active listening?
Looking at the person speaking and listening carefully.
What is setting a boundary?
“Please stop. I don’t like that.”
What is compromise?
Definition: a way of settling a disagreement where everyone involved gives up a little bit of what they want to find a solution that works for everyone
Ex. Deciding together who does which household responsibility
Feeling upset because something seems unfair:
Frustration
What is taking space to calm down?
Taking a short break when emotions feel too big.
What is saying ”no”?
A respectful way to say you do not want to do something.
What is protecting your boudary?
Walking away or telling a trusted adult when someone ignores your boundary.
What is showing respect?
Definition: treating others the way you want to be treated—listening, using good manners, and accepting differences
Ex. Asking before using your sibling’s belongings
What is identifying feelings?
Naming your emotions instead of acting them out.
What is a support person?
A person you can talk to when you feel stressed or worried.
What is using a calm, confident voice?
Speaking loudly enough to be heard without yelling.
What is a healthy boundary at home?
Respecting someone’s privacy by knocking before entering.
What is conflict resolution?
Definition: the process of solving disagreements, arguments, or misunderstandings peacefully and constructively
Ex. Talking calmly to solve an argument instead of yelling or hitting.