What Emotions Tell You
_____ is a feeling, such as happiness, anger, or fear.
Emotion
The part of the brain that is involved in experiencing emotions?
Amygdala.
Slow breathing, counting, walking away, listening to music, physical activity, etc.
______ are expected behaviors for a particular setting.
Norms
Akilah is excited about the new biology unit. What are her emotions telling her?
What she likes to do/her interests.
The part of the brain that is most involved in making decisions?
Cortex
Emotion management seems easy, but why can it be difficult to use?
Strong emotions lead to lizard brain reactions.
True or False: Norms must be written down or spoken.
False
David feels happy about a conversation with a kid he just met. What are his emotions telling him?
Who he likes to be around.
What is sensory input?
The information our brain receives from our 5 senses.
Why does counting help manage emotions, especially with younger kids?
It distracts them and forces them to think.
Why might someone use different strategies to feel calm in different places?
It might be okay to use a strategy in one place, but not another.
Sonia is uneasy when an adult she doesn't know well offers her a ride. What are her emotions telling her?
Whether or not she is safe.
Lennon's brother spilled water on her work. What is happening in her brain if she yells and pushes him?
Her cortex is overwhelmed with emotion.
List 2 examples of unhealthy emotion management strategies.
Eating, gaming, sleeping, etc.
List 3 acceptable emotion management strategies to use at home.
Talking with parents/siblings, walking away, screaming/hitting a pillow, going outside to play, music etc.
Why are all emotions important, even unpleasant ones?
They give us information that can guide us through situations.
Roland sees that Tonya has the same answers as him. He's angry at first, then confused, and decides to talk to her. What's happening in his brain?
He manages his emotions and stops to think.
Noticing when your feelings alarm is going off and immediately using a strategy helps us build a ______.
Habit
List 3 acceptable emotion management strategies at school.
Ask to get some water, deep breaths, count to 10, etc.