Feelings in My Body
How does anger feel in our bodies
You are about to take a test at school that you don't feel prepared for. What zone might you be in?
Yellow Zone
Luca is over at Milo's house playing. Milo's Dad has told them that they have to stay out of the garage because there are tools in there. Luca tries to convince Milo to sneak into the garage anyway to play. How does Milo feel?
Pressured, uncomfortable, anxious
Zara notices herself getting frustrated at her brother while she is has Levi over at her house. What should she do?
Take a deep breath, suggest going to play somewhere else with Levi, calmly ask her brother to stop what he is doing.
How does sadness feel?
Heavy, lump in our throat, eyes stinging/watering, achy
Your friend's dog passes away. What zone might your friend be in?
Blue Zone
Zoe brought a birthday card to school for Leo on his birthday. How would Leo feel?
Appreciated, happy, grateful, loved
Danny is losing a board game and he is starting to feel really frustrated. How could he handle these feelings so that he can keep playing?
Take a quick break and come back, take a breath, remind himself it's just a game, relax his body
How does happiness feel?
You are sitting reading a book that you like. What zone are you in?
Green zone
Selena notices that Charlotte is peeking at her test during math. Selena studied really hard for the test. How would she feel?
Frustrated, upset, used
Mrs. Dreyfus told Amelia that she was missing one of her assignments. Amelia knows she worked hard on the assignment and handed it in. She feels worried about it.
Take a minute to gather her thoughts, double check that she did hand in the assignment, think of what to say to Mrs. Dreyfus and then talk to her calmly when she has a free moment
How does annoyance feel?
Being on edge, wanting to roll our eyes, tense muscles
Your cousin's sister breaks her favourite toy after she told her not to touch it. What zones might she be in?
Red Zone/Blue Zone
Danny and Louis are playing a game together. Danny starts losing and he decides he doesn't want to play anymore so he leaves. How does Louis feel?
Confused, annoyed
Henry says something hurtful to his friend Jack. He knows he hurt Jack's feelings and he feels ashamed and embarrassed. What could he do?
Write down what he is feeling and use that to make an apology to Henry. Apologize to Henry in person and admit to his mistake, assure Henry it won't happen again.
How does worry feel?
It's the end of a long school day where you have been working hard all day. You are about to do your favourite subject and then it'll be time to go home. What zones are you in?
Blue Zone/Green Zone
Zara loses her cool and starts yelling at her mom and brother while her friend Levi is over. How does this make Levi feel?
Uncomfortable, awkward
Graham is getting mad at a joke his friend Cole keeps making. He feels himself getting madder and madder.
Take a break. Take a breath. Ask Cole to stop and if he doesn't go do something else.