Feelings Detective
Name one feeling that can make your heart beat faster
Nervous, angry, scared, or excited
This is something that happens inside your brain when you say something to yourself, like “I can do this!”
Positive Self-Talk
Name one thing you can do to help yourself calm down when you're upset.
deep breathing, taking a break, counting, talking to someone, or using a calming activity
When two people both get a chance to use something or do something, this is called...
Taking turns
You lose a game and feel really angry. What could you do?
Take a breath, calm down, congratulate the winner, take a break, or try again later
You wake up and realize your family has thrown you a birthday party that you didn't know about. What are you feeling?
Surprised!
You have to give a speech in front of your class. Name one thought that might make you feel worried.
“What if I mess up?” / “Everyone might laugh at me.”
Show me how to take a slow, calm breath
Good job!
You see some kids playing a game you'd like to join. What could you say?
Can I play with you?
Someone accidentally knocks over your Legos. What should you do?
Because it was an accident, take a breath and try again.
Name two things your body might do when you're getting angry.
clenched fists, tight muscles, hot face, faster heartbeat, or feeling tense
You didn't get invited to a friend's party, so you think, “Nobody likes me.” Is this a helpful or unhelpful thought?
Unhelpful thought
You're frustrated because something isn't working. Name three things you could do.
Take a break, take deep breaths, ask for help, try again, or use positive self-talk
Your friend takes your favorite toy without asking. What could you say instead of grabbing it back?
“I was playing with that. Can I have it back?”
You make a mistake in front of your whole class. What could you tell yourself?
“Everyone makes mistakes,” “It's okay,” or “I can try again.”
Someone is about to go on stage to perform. They are quiet, wiggly, and their stomach feels funny. What might they be feeling?
Nervous or Anxious
Instead of thinking, “I can't do this!” what is a more helpful thing you could tell yourself?
“I can try.” “I can ask for help.” “I might be able to do it if I practice.”
You're so angry that you want to yell. What is one thing you could do before deciding what to say?
Stop and think, ask for a break, count to 10.
You and your friend want to play different games. What is one way you could solve the problem?
Take turns choosing, play one game first and the other next, or find a compromise
Your sister keeps annoying you, and you feel like yelling. Name two choices you could make.
Use calm words, ask them to stop, and walk away
You aren't sure what your friend is feeling. Name two things you could do to figure it out.
Look at their face/body language, listen to their voice, ask them how they feel, or ask what's wrong
Your brain says, “I'm going to mess everything up!” Name something you could say back to your brain.
“I don't know that I'll mess up.” “I can do my best.” "Making a mistake is okay.”
You're waiting for your turn at a game, but you're getting really impatient. What coping skill could help?
Distracting yourself, positive self-talk, counting, or doing something quietly while you wait
Your friend says something that hurts your feelings. Name three ways you could handle it.
Tell them how you feel, take a break, talk to a trusted adult, calmly ask them to stop, or decide whether you need some space
You have so much homework and you don't know where to start. What can you do?
Ask for help, break it into small steps.