Feelings Thermometer
This color usually represents feeling calm, safe, and in control.
What is Green?
This type of communication involves looking at the speaker and paying attention.
What is listening?
The "S" in SNAP stands for this.
What is Stop?
Someone accidentally bumps into you in the hallway.
Best response?
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Taking five slow breaths is an example of this.
What is a coping skill?
At this level you may feel frustrated, annoyed, or worried, but you're still able to think clearly.
What is Yellow?
Instead of saying "You always make me mad," you should begin your sentence with this.
What is "I feel..."? aka using an I statement.
The "N" reminds us to do this.
What is Notice your feelings and thoughts?
A classmate disagrees with your idea during group work.
What's one good communication skill to use?
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Name one healthy coping skill.
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When you're in the red zone, your brain has a harder time doing this.
What is making good decisions (or thinking clearly)?
Name two things good listeners do.
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The "A" stands for this important step.
What is Ask yourself, "What are my choices?"
You forgot your homework and your teacher is upset.
Which thermometer zone should you try to stay in?
What is Green or Yellow?
True or False:
Yelling usually helps solve problems.
What is False?
Name two body clues that tell you you're moving toward the red zone.
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True or False:
Rolling your eyes is a form of communication.
What is True?
The "P" reminds us to do this before acting.
What is Pick the best choice (or Plan your next step)?
Your friend wants you to break a school rule.
Which SNAP step helps you think about consequences?
What is Ask yourself your choices?
Name two coping skills that could help get to the green zone.
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Why is noticing you're in the yellow/orange zone important?
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Why are "I" statements usually better than blaming someone?
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A friend insults you in front of others. Walk us through all four SNAP steps.
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Your sibling takes something without asking.
Describe one respectful way to solve the problem using SNAP.
Example:
Stop to think, notice how I feel "I'm annoyed," Ask myself, "what are the ways I can respond," and pick the best choice, "communicate my feelings by using an I statement."
Explain why coping skills work better when you use them in the yellow zone instead of waiting until you're already in the red zone.
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