Identify the emotion and explain why:

He is happy because he is smiling and giving a thumbs up!
You accidentally drop your favorite snack on the floor. How would you feel? Why?
I might feel sad or angry because I was looking forward to eating my snack.
You are feeling sad. What will help you feel better?
I can tell someone I am sad, take a walk, take deep breaths, use a fidget toy, or listen to music.
What is he feeling? Why?
He is feeling happy. He communicated his feelings by saying, "This makes me very happy!"
What is he feeling? Why?
He is feeling scared because his eyes are wide, mouth is open, and hands are in front of his body.
You hear an unexpected loud noise. How might you feel? What would you do?
I might feel startled or scared. I might cover my ears, look around to see what happened, or ask someone where the noise came from.
You are in a room and the lights are too bright. What might you do?
I could ask someone to dim the lights or move to a room where the lighting is more comfortable.
What is he feeling?
He is feeling silly because he is laughing, smiling, and making a funny face.
What emotion is someone feeling when their eyebrows pulled together, arms are crossed, and frowning?

You are trying to communicate something, but you can't find the right word. What might you feel? What could you do?
I might feel frustrated or upset. I can use my AAC device, try to describe the word, or write it down if I am able.
You are in a loud room and you feel overwhelmed. What would you do?
I could tell someone "It's too loud, I need a quieter space", put headphones on, take deep breaths, and use a sensory toy.
What is Shrek feeling? Why?
He is feeling angry because his eye brows are furrowed, he yelled, and used strong hand gestures to communicate he is angry.
How is being scared different from being happy?
Scared is when you feel afraid or unsafe. Happy is when you feel joy.
Your mom is crying, but you don't know why. What could you say? What could you do to help her?
I could ask my mom if she is okay. I could ask her if she needs help, give her a hug, and listen to her.
You notice your heart is beating faster and you are getting frustrated. What could you do?
I could ask for help, take a break, take deep breaths, drink water, play with a sensory toy, or move to a quiet room before I become frustrated.
What is Dory feeling? Why?
She is feeling scared. Her eyes are wide, she is breathing quickly, and hid under a rock.
Someone is smiling during a bad situation. Do you think they feel happy or another emotion? Why?
Yes. A smile does not always mean someone is happy. They may feel nervous, anxious, uncomfortable, or sad. It is always important to be honest about our emotions and communicate how we feel.
You are in a public place and suddenly realize you are lost. How might you feel? What could you do?
I might feel scared. I can find a safe location and call my mom or ask someone for help.
You are nervous about trying something new. What could you do to feel more prepared?
I could ask questions, practice beforehand, or watch someone else do it so I know what to expect.
What is Flik feeling? Why?
Flik is feeling scared at first because he has a worried look on his face. Flik becomes happy when he starts to smile and laugh.
Sometimes it is scary to try new things!