Emotion Words
Feeling happy because something good is about to happen
Excited
Your heart beats fast, your hands sweat, and you feel shaky. This is usually a body clue for this feeling
Nervous
Your pencil breaks but you have another one
Small problem
Someone gives you a compliment and says, “I like your drawing.”
Thank you
Ben yells, “That’s not fair!” because his pencil broke. His reaction is too big, too small, or just right?
Too big
Feeling upset because something is unfair or did not go your way
Frustrated
Your fists are tight, your face feels hot, and your voice gets louder. This is usually a body clue for this feeling
Angry
Someone accidentally bumps into you in line
Small problem
You accidentally bump into someone in line.
Sorry / Excuse me
Sara walks away from a game without saying anything because she wants to stop playing. What did she forget to use?
Her words
Feeling nervous about what might happen next
Worried
Your eyes water, your body feels heavy, and you may want to be alone. This is usually a body clue for this feeling
Sad
You lost your homework folder and need help finding it
Medium problem
You want to use the blue marker, but someone else has it.
Can I please use it when you're done?
Jalen bumps into someone by accident, but the other person yells, “You did that on purpose!” What did the other person make?
An assumption
Feeling extremely mad or out of control
Furious
Your body feels wiggly, your voice gets louder, and it is hard to wait. This is usually a body clue for this feeling
Excited
You got a bad grade on a test because you forgot to study
Medium problem
You do not understand the directions.
Can you help me?
Tori keeps talking while the teacher is giving directions. What did Tori forget to do?
Listen
Feeling bad because you hurt someone or broke a rule
Guilty
Your stomach hurts, your heart is racing, and you keep thinking something bad might happen. This is usually a body clue for this feeling
Worried
Someone is hurt or unsafe
Big problem
You are getting frustrated and need space before you yell.
Can I take a break?
Noah wins a game and says, “I’m the best and you’re bad at this.” What did Noah forget to show?
Kindness / Good sportsmanship