Our City
This is the capital city of Massachusetts.
What is Boston?
You feel this emotion when something good happens, like getting a good grade or seeing a friend.
What is happiness (or joy)?
This is a calm way to slow your breathing and relax when you're stressed.
What is deep breathing?
Summer in the U.S. happens during these months.
What are June, July, and August?
This animal is known as “man’s best friend.”
What is a dog?
This major river runs through Boston and is popular for rowing and sailing.
What is the Charles River?
This emotion can make your heart race when you're about to speak in front of a crowd.
What is nervousness (or anxiety)?
Writing down how you feel in a private notebook is called this.
What is journaling?
In Australia, summer takes place during these months.
What are December, January, and February?
The largest land animal in the world.
What is an elephant?
Boston was founded in this century.
What is the 17th century?
You might feel this when someone hurts your feelings or something unfair happens.
What is anger?
Talking to a friend or adult you trust is an example of this kind of coping.
What is reaching out (or seeking support)?
This giant summer sporting event happens every four years (and took place in Paris in 2024!).
What are the Summer Olympics?
These striped African animals look like horses in pajamas.
What is a zebra?
This Boston neighborhood is famous for its Italian food and historic vibe.
What is the North End?
This emotion can make you cry, feel lonely, or want to be alone.
What is sadness?
Doing something creative, like art or music, is often called this kind of outlet.
What is a creative outlet (or emotional expression)?
In Japan, this summer flower is celebrated with festivals and is called himawari.
What is the sunflower?
This bird can mimic human speech.
What is a parrot?
This Boston street is home to many prestigious universities and tech companies.
What is Massachusetts Avenue (Mass Ave)?
When someone says something embarrassing about you in public, you might feel this.
What is shame (or embarrassment)?
Ignoring or avoiding your emotions too much can lead to this.
What is emotional burnout (or breakdown, or suppression)?
This desert region can reach some of the highest summer temperatures on Earth.
What is the Sahara Desert (or Death Valley)?
This slow-moving animal carries its home on its back.
What is a turtle?