Coping
Name one thing you can do when you feel upset.
Take deep breaths, take a break, talk to an adult, etc.
What is the first thing you should do when you have a problem?
Stop, calm down, and think about the problem.
What does it mean to see something from another person's point of view?
Think about how they might feel or think.
What does it mean to speak up for yourself?
Tell someone what you need or how you feel respectfully.
Name 3 different emotions.
Happy, sad, angry, nervous, excited, scared, etc.
You're getting frustrated because your work is hard. Name one healthy way to calm down.
Deep breaths, ask for help, take a short break, positive self-talk, etc.
You and a friend both want the same ball. What is one way to solve the problem?
Take turns, play together, choose another ball, etc.
Your friend loses a game and looks sad. How might they be feeling?
Sad, disappointed, frustrated, etc.
Someone keeps taking your pencil without asking. What could you say?
"Please ask me before you use my pencil."
Your heart is beating fast before you have to speak in front of the class. What emotion might you be feeling?
Nervous/anxious/scared.
You're very angry at someone. Is yelling at them a healthy coping strategy? What could you do instead?
No. Calm down first, breathe, walk away, talk to them respectfully, etc.
You accidentally knock over someone's project. What should you do?
Apologize, take responsibility, and help fix it.
You love soccer, but your friend doesn't want to play. Does that mean your friend is wrong?
No. People can like different things.
A friend tells you to do something that makes you uncomfortable. What can you do?
Say no, move away, and/or tell a trusted adult.
True or false: Two people can feel different emotions about the exact same situation.
True.
You studied hard but got an answer wrong. What is something helpful you can tell yourself?
"Mistakes help me learn," "I can try again," etc.
Two classmates are arguing because they both think they were first in line. Give a fair solution.
Talk calmly, take turns, ask someone who saw, rock-paper-scissors, etc.
You make a joke and everyone laughs except one student who looks upset. What should you do?
Consider their feelings, check on them, and apologize if the joke hurt them.
You don't understand the directions, but everyone else has started working. What should you do?
Ask the teacher or another appropriate person for help/clarification.
Someone says, "I'm fine," but they're looking down, not talking, and have tears in their eyes. How might they actually feel?
Sad/upset/hurt.
You're so angry during a game that you want to push someone. What are 3 things you could do instead?
Any 3 healthy strategies: stop, breathe, step away, count, ask for a break, talk to an adult, use words, etc.
Your group has 4 people, but everyone has a different idea for the project. What could your group do so everyone is heard?
Let everyone share, listen, discuss ideas, vote/compromise/combine ideas.
A student cuts in front of you in line. Before deciding they did it on purpose, what are 2 other reasons it could have happened?
They didn't see you, didn't know where the line ended, misunderstood directions, etc.
You see another student being left out of a game every day. What could you do to advocate for them?
Invite them to play, speak up respectfully, ask why they're excluded, or get an adult if needed.
You're excited about winning a game, but your friend just lost and is disappointed. How can you show both your excitement AND care about your friend's feelings?
Celebrate respectfully and encourage/comfort your friend; don't brag or tease.