Act it out
You want to join a game, but no one notices you. Act out how you solve this problem
Get someone's attention appropriately, stay calm, use words like "can I play?"
Alex forgot his homework at home and looks worried in class. How do you think he is feeling?
Worried, anxious, nervous, scared of getting in trouble
Your friend is sad because they lost their toy. What can you do?
Comfort them and offer to play together with a different toy
Jump, run, stretch
Someone is sitting alone outside while everyone else is playing soccer, what would you do?
Ask them if they want to join and make sure everyone in the group knows there is a new player. If they say they do not want to play, you could offer to do a different activity with them.
Someone grabs something from you without asking. Act out a calm way to handle it.
Ask for it back, do not grab it out of their hands, ask staff for support, say "hey! I was using that!"
Corinne is sitting alone at lunch, watching other kids laugh together. How do you think she is feeling?
Lonely, left out, sad, wishing someone would join her
Your friend is angry with you because of a mistake you made. What should you do first?
Apologize and explain your side/point of view
If your brain feels busy or stressed, what can you do with your eyes?
Close them for a few moments and imagine a calm place while focusing on your breathing
Someone accidentally bumps you and spills your drink. What would you do?
Stay calm, help clean it up, say it's okay, and ask staff if you can have a new one
You and a friend both want the same coping skill. Act out how you solve it fairly
Suggest taking turns, sharing, use a calm voice, offer a solution or compromise
MK practiced a dance for her recital but forgot some of the moves on stage. How do you think she is feeling?
Nervous, embarrassed, sad, frustrated
Your friend is upset but does not want to talk. What can you do to show you care?
Give them space but let them know you are there if they need you
Drawing or coloring is a calm-down tool after a problem may have occurred- why do you think drawing may help someone?
It may help you focus on something else (the paper), relax, and express your emotions on the paper
Your friend forgot to include you in a game. What would you do?
Calmly ask why and suggest a way to play together next time
You are getting really angry during a game and want to quit or yell. Act out solving the problem BEFORE it gets worse
Taking a break to pause or breathe, using a calm down strategy like taking space or using a coping skill, rejoin and speak calmly
Emily wanted to play with a group but they said she couldn't join in. How do you think she is feeling?
Disappointed, rejected, sad, lonely
Your friend keeps repeating a mistake that bothers you. What is a healthy way to handle it?
Talk to them calmly, set boundaries, and suggest a better way
You are upset about a mistake you made. Name a calm-down tool that can help your mind feel better
Talk to yourself kindly, imagine a happy place, or write about your feelings
A friend at school tells a rumor about you. What would you do?
Stay calm, talk to them privately, ask school staff or another adult for support, explain how it made you feel
You get upset and say something mean to a friend. Act out how you fix the problem after
Take responsibility, apologize, acknowledge your friend's feelings, say or show a better choice for next time
Rachel tried to help a friend but the friend didn't say thank you. How do you think Rachel is feeling?
You notice your friend is being left out by a group. How can you advocate for them without making it worse?
Include them in activities, support them quietly, and encourage others to do the same
When you notice your thoughts racing and making you anxious, what is a strategy to slow them down?
Practice slow breathing, count objects around you, visualize a peaceful scene, take space and rest your eyes, listen to your favorite song
You and a peer both want to lead a group project and you disagree. What would you do?
Take turns leading, make a plan together, or compromise on roles.