Name that feeling
You get a present you have wanted for a long time. What might you feel?
Excited, happy, or surprised.
Your heart beats fast and your tummy feels funny before a test. What might you be feeling?
Nervous or anxious.
You are invited to a friend's birthday party. What might you feel?
Excited, happy, or nervous.
Name one thing you can do when you feel angry.
Take a break, breathe slowly, count, or use words to explain how you feel.
Your friend plays with someone else at recess. What might you feel?
Left out, sad, jealous, or disappointed.
Your fists clench, your face feels hot, and your muscles tighten. What might you be feeling?
Angry or frustrated.
You make a mistake in front of your classmates. What might you feel?
Embarrassed, nervous, or frustrated.
What could you do if you feel nervous about joining a group?
Practice what to say, take a slow breath, or start by saying hello to one person.
You hear a loud noise when you weren't expecting it. What might you feel?
Startled, scared, or surprised.
You smile, feel relaxed, and want to laugh. What might you be feeling?
Happy, joyful, or excited.
Someone takes your turn in a game. What might you feel?
Angry, annoyed, or disappointed.
What can you do when you feel sad and want support?
Talk to a trusted person, ask for a hug if wanted, draw, or name the feeling.
You worked really hard on something and it didn't turn out how you wanted. What might you feel?
Frustrated, disappointed, sad, or upset.
Your shoulders tense up and you keep thinking something bad might happen. What might you be feeling?
Worried, anxious, or afraid.
You have to try something new and don't know what to expect. What might you feel?
Nervous, curious, excited, or scared.
You feel so frustrated that you want to yell or throw something. What could you do first?
Pause, move to a safe space, breathe, and choose a safe way to express the feeling.