Emotions
Which emotion do you feel when someone gives you a present you really wanted?
Happy/Excited/ Green/Yellow
What can you do when you start to feel upset to help your body calm down?
Deep Breaths
Take a walk
ask for a break
You see someone sitting alone who wants to play. What could you do to be a good friend?
Invite them to play with you or ask if they want to join.
What can you say to yourself when something is hard?
I can do it! I can keep trying! I am doing my best!
You feel frustrated because your work is difficult. What is a safe choice you can make instead of yelling or throwing your materials?
Use your tool box
Ask for a break
ask for help
What emotion might you feel when you lose your favorite toy?
Sad/Blue
Angry/Red
What can you do if you are having trouble with your schoolwork?
Ask a teacher for help
Your friend is talking, but you want to tell them something. What should you do?
Wait for them to finish talking before taking your turn.
If you make a mistake, does that mean you are bad at something?
No! Mistakes help us learn.
A classmate makes you angry, and you want to hit or kick them. What decision can you make to keep your hands and feet to yourself?
Keep my hands and feet safe, step back if needed, use calm words, and ask an adult for help.
How might you feel if someone cuts in front of you in line?
Red/ Mad/Angry
What is one thing you can do when you feel frustrated and need a break?
Ask for a break, use a calm-down space, or try a familiar calming tool from your tool box.
Two students both want to use the same toy at the same time. What is a fair way to solve the problem?
Take turns, share if appropriate, or use a timer to decide when to switch.
You cannot finish a puzzle on your first try. What could you do instead of giving up?
Try a different way, keep practicing, or ask for help
You are getting upset in the classroom and want to run out of the room. What can you do to stay safe and get the help you need?
Stay in the classroom or designated safe area, tell an adult I need help or a break, and follow my classroom safety plan.
Your friend is crying because they fell down. How might your friend be feeling, and how could you help?
Sad / Hurt. Ask if they are okay or get an adult to help.
You are angry because a friend won't share a toy. What are two safe things you could do instead of yelling or hitting?
Ask for a turn, use calm words, take deep breaths, or ask an adult for help.
Your friend wants to play a different game than you. What could you do to solve the problem?
Take turns choosing, compromise, or find a game you both enjoy.
You see a classmate doing something you cannot do. What can you tell yourself to help you keep trying?
I can't do it yet, but I can learn with practice!"
You are frustrated because you have to stop a preferred activity and start your schoolwork. You feel like screaming or refusing. What choices could help you stay calm and transition safely?
Use a coping strategy, check the visual schedule, ask for help, or request an appropriate break before starting the task.
You worked hard on a picture, but it doesn't turn out how you wanted. You feel like giving up. What might you be feeling, and what could you tell yourself to keep trying
Frustrated / Disappointed/Red/Blue. "I can try again," or "I can ask for help.
You notice your body getting upset, your hands are tight, and you want to throw something. What could you do to stay safe, and how could you communicate what you need?
Put the object down or move away safely, use a familiar regulation strategy, and ask for help or a break using words, AAC, or a picture.
You accidentally hurt a friend's feelings by saying something unkind. What can you do to repair the friendship?
Apologize, listen to their feelings, and try to make a kinder choice next time
You have tried to complete a difficult task several times, and it still isn't working. How can you use a growth mindset to decide what to do next?
Try a new strategy, break the task into smaller steps, learn from mistakes, or ask someone for help instead of giving up.
You are feeling frustrated because something is not going your way. You have tried to stay calm, but you are still upset. What are three safe choices you can make to handle your frustration in the classroom?
Take deep breaths, ask an adult for help, request a break, or use a calming tool. I can keep my hands and feet to myself and stay in the classroom or designated safe area.