This is an intense emotion that may arise when something or someone triggers you. Everyone feels it and everyone handles it in different ways.
What is anger?
100
A friend is getting bullied at school and you want to help them. What is one way you can help without getting in trouble?
What is telling an adult/teacher?
100
True or False: Not everyone gets angry.
What is false? Everyone gets angry, which is okay. It is important you handle your anger in an appropriate way.
100
What is the name of the capital city of the United States?
What is Washington, DC?
100
What is the definition of a coping skill?
What is something that is used to calm intense emotions (anger, sadness, etc.)?
200
This is something that a person has when he/she has a fit of temper. Babies are known for having these. It is unacceptable for kids who are not babies to react to their anger with these. These are called ____.
What is a temper tantrum?
200
If another student in your class is constantly bothering or annoying you, what is a positive coping skill you can practice? (Hint: it starts with an I)
What is ignoring?
200
True or False: If you are always angry, people will not want to be around you.
What is true?
200
Aside from the US, what other two countries are a part of North America?
What are Canada and Mexico?
200
This is a coping skill that can be used no matter where you are.
What is deep breathing, counting to 10, etc.
300
The most common thing a person can do when they become angry is to _____. This gives you time to calm down as you are doing it. (Hint: you can go backwards or start from the beginning)
What is count to 10?
300
You're changing in the locker room after gym class when someone snaps you with a wet towel. The towel creates a big red mark and a group of kids starts laughing at you. How would you handle this situation in a positive way?
Answers may vary.
(Be mature, ignore, talk to an adult, talk to the person, etc.)
300
True or False: Getting really angry about things can have you feeling out of control.
What is true?
300
Name the four main characters from the TV show Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Who are Michaelangelo (Mikey), Donatello (Donnie), Raphael, and Leonardo?
300
Name three coping skills you can use when you get upset here in the hospital.
Examples include: talk to a staff member, ask to take a self-timeout, ask to walk in the hallway, ask to color, take a shower, take a nap
400
Definition: to release your emotions, frustrations, and worries to a counselor, teacher, parent, or friend.
This word starts with a V!
What is to vent (venting)?
400
You just got a great new phone with a lot of cool features. You're texting a good friend with the news when a neighborhood kid takes the phone and smashes it on the sidewalk. What do you do?
Answers may vary.
(go to the kid's house and let his parents know so they can reimburse you for the phone)
400
True or False: The only way to get people to listen to me is to act out in an inappropriate manner. If I don't do this, people won't listen.
What is false?
400
Where did the Olympic games originate? (Hint: it's a country in Europe)
What is Greece?
400
Why is it so important to learn coping skills?
What is because it can teach you how to handle your emotions in a more positive way. It can also keep you from reacting to a situation in a way you may later regret.
500
Choosing to handle our anger in an inappropriate way such as slamming doors or hitting someone are all bad choices. When we make these choices, we have _______ for our actions.
What are consequences?
500
You're walking down your street when someone standing in a group yells an insult at you. What might be an appropriate way to handle this? What would be an inappropriate way to handle it?
What is walking away, ignoring (appropriate) and yelling an insult back at the person (inappropriate)?
500
True or False: Saying "please" will always get you what you want.
What is false? Saying "please" does not automatically get you whatever you want. Give an example.
500
What is the antonym for the word "synonym"?
What is antonym?
500
What is Mr. Mike's number one rule for coping skills?
What is have lots of them? (Also will accept "what is to practice them"?)