Feelings
This feeling might show up when you lose a game or someone says “no” to you.
What is disappointment?
When you feel scared, this body part might beat faster.
What is your heart?
Taking a big breath in and slowly blowing it out is this kind of skill.
What is a coping skill or deep breathing?
This is what you say when you hurt someone’s feelings and want to make it better.
What is “I’m sorry” or an apology?
This is one safe adult you can talk to at school about your feelings.
What is (any of) a teacher, school counselor, or principal?
This feeling can make your heart beat fast and your stomach feel “flippy” when something feels scary.
What is anxiety or nervousness?
This is the word for your body’s “alarm system” that helps keep you safe.
What is fight‑flight‑freeze?
Name one quiet coping skill you can use at school.
What is (any of) deep breathing, counting to 10, squeezing a stress ball, drawing, or positive self‑talk?
This is what you call it when someone is kind and stands up for you.
What is being a good friend or ally?
At home, this is one adult you might go to when you feel scared or sad.
What is (any of) a parent, caregiver, or trusted adult?
Name one calm feeling word.
relaxed, peaceful, content, or calm?
Name one body clue that tells you you’re getting upset.
What is (any of) tight muscles, fast breathing, stomachache, headache, clenched fists, or feeling hot?
This coping skill uses your five senses to notice what you can see, hear, feel, smell, and taste.
What is grounding?
Name one way to show kindness to a classmate.
What is (any of) sharing, including them, giving a compliment, or helping them?
This is what you’re doing when you say, “I’m not okay and I need help.”
What is reaching out or asking for help?
This is what we call it when you feel more than one feeling at the same time.
What is mixed feelings?
This is the part of you that helps you make good choices and think things through.
What is your thinking brain or prefrontal cortex?
This kind of thought sounds like “I can try,” “I can ask for help,” or “I’ve done hard things before.”
What is a helpful or realistic thought?
This is what you call it when you listen to someone and try to understand how they feel.
What is empathy?
If you see a friend crying a lot, not playing, and saying they feel worthless, this is something you should do.
What is tell a trusted adult?
This is the first step to managing a big feeling.
What is noticing and naming the feeling?
Sleeping enough, eating regular meals, and moving your body are all examples of this.
What is self‑care?
This is what you call a written or drawn list of coping skills you can use when you’re upset.
What is a coping plan or coping toolbox?
This is a respectful way to tell a friend you need space.
What is “I care about you, but I need some time/space right now”?
This is a kind sentence you could say to yourself when you’re having a hard day.
“I’m doing my best,” “It’s okay to ask for help,” or “Feelings don’t last forever”?