Emotions
What emotion might you feel after getting a good grade?
Happy, proud, excited
Complete: "I feel ______ when ______."
Any appropriate response
Name one coping skill
Deep breathing, journaling, exercising, talking to someone
You feel nervous before a presentation. What can you do?
Deep breathing, practice, positive self-talk
Show how to ask a teacher for help
Student demonstrates respectfully asking
Name two signs someone is feeling stressed
Headaches, trouble sleeping, irritability, worry, trouble focusing
Which is the correct I-Statement?
A. I hate when you do that.
B. I feel frustrated when I am interrupted.
C. Why do you always do that?! That hurt my feelings.
B
How does deep breathing help?
It calms your mind and body
Your friend looks sad at lunch. What should you do?
Ask if they're okay, listen, tell a trusted adult
Role play using an I-Statement after being left out.
"I feel left out when I'm not included because I want to participate"
Why is it important to understand your emotions?
It helps you make good decisions and manage stress
Reword: "You always interrupt me."
"I feel frustrated when I am interrupted."
When should someone use coping skills?
When stressed, angry, sad, or overwhelmed
You feel overwhelmed with homework. What is a healthy response?
Make a plan, take breaks, ask for help
Role play how to calm down after getting upset
Deep breathing, stepping away, counting to 10, etc
How might someone's behavior change when they are very angry or upset?
Face gets red, heavy breathing, irritation, bad choices
Why are I-Statements better tahn blaming statements?
They reduce conflict and help people communicate feelings respectfully.
Compare positive self-talk and talking to a friend
Both help manage emotions, may help calm self
A group disagrees during a project. What is the healthiest way to solve it?
Use communication, take turns talking, compromise, use I-Statements
Role play how to help a friend who is upset without ignoring them
Listening, showing empathy, encouraging help
A student fails a test and throws their pencil. What emotion is likely being shown and what is a healthier response?
Frustration or anger; take a break, use deep breathing, ask for help, or use positive self-talk
Create an I-Statement for this situation:
A classmate keeps taking your supplies without asking.
"I feel upset when my supplies are taken without asking because I need them to complete my work. I would like for you to ask first."
Which coping strategy would be best for a student who feels anxious every morning before school? Defend your answer.
Answer(s) may include breathing exercises, talking to a trusted adult, or a routine. These reduce stress
Evaluate this situation: A student is being left out during recess every day. What should they do and why?
Talk to a trusted adult, use communication, seek support because exclusion affects emotional health
Create an act out a full scenario where a student solves a conflict using communication and coping skills
Student demonstrates empathy, I-Statements, problem-solving, and calm communication