Feelings & Emotions
What is something you might feel if you lose your favorite toy?
Sad or upset
What’s a simple way to calm down when you’re feeling angry?
Take deep breaths or count to ten.
What’s something you can do to help your body relax after a busy day?
Close your eyes and take slow, deep breaths.
If you feel nervous about a test, what’s a good way to prepare?
Study a little bit each day, take deep breaths, and remind yourself it’s okay to try your best.
If you make a mistake, what’s a positive way to think about it?
"It’s okay! I can learn from it and try again."
How might you feel if you get a big hug from a friend?
Happy or loved.
If you feel sad, what’s something you can do to cheer yourself up?
Draw a picture or listen to your favorite song.
Name something you can do to focus and clear your mind.
Count your breaths or focus on a picture.
What would you do if your friend was sad and didn’t want to talk?
You could sit with them quietly or offer a hug.
If you feel like giving up, what could you remind yourself to keep going?
"I’m strong and I can do hard things!"
If you are feeling nervous about something new, what might you do to help?
Take deep breaths or talk to someone.
When you’re upset, what could you say to someone to let them know how you feel?
"I feel sad because... Can you help me?"
What’s a way to stay calm if you’re feeling overwhelmed?
Lie down and imagine a peaceful place, or take a walk.
What could you do if you felt frustrated during a game?
Take a break or ask for help.
What’s a good way to think when you feel worried about something?
"I’ve been through hard things before, and I can handle this."
If you’re feeling overwhelmed with lots of things to do, what might you feel?
Stressed or anxious.
What’s something you could do if you're feeling really mad, but you don’t want to hurt anyone or break something?
Squeeze a stress ball, go for a walk, or punch a pillow.
What is a simple way to use mindfulness to help calm down when you feel upset?
Pay attention to your breathing and focus on how it feels to inhale and exhale slowly.
If you get into an argument with a friend and feel really frustrated, what is something you can do to solve the problem?
Take a deep breath, stay calm, and talk to your friend about how you both feel. Try to understand each other.
If you are having a hard time with a subject at school and feel like giving up, what’s a positive thought you could tell yourself?
"I can keep trying, and it’s okay to ask for help when I need it."
If you feel nervous before speaking in front of a group, what’s a way to manage that feeling?
Practice your speech, take deep breaths, or remind yourself it’s okay to make mistakes.
If you are feeling really upset and need to calm down, what is a way to use your body to help you feel better?
Try progressive muscle relaxation, where you tense and release each muscle in your body slowly.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, what is a technique you can use to help your mind relax?
Imagine a peaceful place, like a beach or a garden, and picture yourself there, focusing on the sounds and sights.
What would you do if you see someone being left out at recess and they look sad?
Go over to them, invite them to play, and ask if they want to join in your game or talk.
If you make a mistake during a game, what’s a way to turn that into a positive thought?
"Mistakes help me learn and get better next time. I’ll try again!"