Name that Feeling
You're at the playground and two kids start to tease you about what you are wearing. How would you feel, and what do you do?
What is afraid, sad, mad or scared?
I would ignore and walk away.
Can you show me what it looks like when someone is angry?
SHOW ME!
Tell me about a time that you felt very sad.
What helped to make it better?
You accidentally bumped into someone and they fell and got hurt. They are crying and their knee is bleeding. Big Deal or Little Deal?
Big Deal- someone is hurt and needs help. Even though it was an accident it is still a big deal. Remember we always apologize for accidents.
You see someone who crying. How do you think they may be feeling?
Sad
You want to play a game with a friend who is not ready to play because he has not finished his work yet. How do you feel?
Sad, disappointed
Can you show me what it looks like when someone is sad?
Show me!
Tell me about a time that you were very angry.
How did you calm down?
Timmy's pencil broke. Big deal or little deal?
Little Deal- breaking a pencil is a little deal- we can easily get a new pencil!
You see someone with a bright red face, who is yelling and waving their arms/fists in the air. How do you think they are feeling?
Angry/Mad
Your mom gives you a sticker for all of the hard work that you have been doing. How would you feel?
What is happy, proud or excited
Can you show me what it looks like when someone is happy?
SHOW ME!
Tell me about a time that you felt happy.
Who was there?
You see someone being mean to your friend. Your friend is crying. Big Deal or Little Deal?
Big Deal- your friend has hurt feelings and needs help. Being mean to someone else is never okay.
You see someone with a big smile on their face, who is laughing and having fun. How do you think they are feeling?
Happy
Your parent(s) tells you that they are going to take you to your favorite place for a treat. How do you feel?
What is excited or happy
Can you show me what it looks like when someone is scared?
Show me!
Tell me about a time that you were scared.
Who helped you feel better?
You did not get to go to your favorite store. Big Deal or Little Deal?
Little Deal- even though it may not feel good not getting to go to the store you want- you will be able to go there eventually.
You see someone who is shaking and their eyes are wide and they are hiding behind their hands.
Scared/Nervous
Your brother or sister knocks over your Lego tower that you spent all morning working on. How would you feel? What can you do next?
What is mad, disappointed or angry?
Rebuild the tower and ask your brother or sister to help you.
Can you show me what it looks like when someone is surprised?
Show me!
Tell me about a time that you were excited.
Did you enjoy that feeling?
You did not win in Candy Land when you were playing with your family. Big Deal or Little Deal?
Little Deal- We win some games and we lose some games. As long as we learn something and have fun!
You see someone who is standing up to someone who is being mean to them. How do you think they are feeling?
Brave