Kitty Emotions
This cat’s tail is swishing fast and her face looks scrunched. What emotion might she be feeling?
Anxious/worried/nervous/scared
Name one thing a cat can do to calm down.
Points for using an item on the visual
A cat can’t open a door. What can it do instead of crying?
Ask for help.
When a cat friend is talking, what should the other friend do?
Look, listen, wait for the right time to talk, stay on topic, then change topics when the time is right! (practice)
Name one thing cats love.
Points for correct answer.
If a cat is purring and slow-blinking, how might it feel?
Calm or happy
In our school, what can a girl do when she feels like a “hissing cat”?
Points for choosing a strategy from the visual.
A girl says “I don’t know!” when her work is tricky. What’s one thing she can try first?
Stop and think, breathe, Reading the directions, re-reading the work.
If a she talks too long, what should she look for on a friend’s face or body to know it’s the other person's turn?
Eyes looking away, mouth ready to speak, body turning away. (practice)
What sound does a happy cat make?
purr or meow
When a girl feels like a cat with “spiky fur” after recess, what emotion could that mean?
Angry or upset.
What could a girl say if she needs help but is getting upset? (“I need ___.”)
Points for completing the sentence logically.
Two kittens want the same toy. What is one solution that isn’t yelling or grabbing?
Taking turns.
Someone says, “Please stop talking for a minute.” What is a calm response?
"I'm almost done", "Are you annoyed?", or "I'm sorry".
Cats land on their feet. True or false?
True
Name one body clue (face, hands, voice) that shows a cat—or a person—is frustrated.
Points for describing face, words, or body language.
If a cat is getting overwhelmed, should it:
A) Run around and knock things down
B) Take space in the calm corner
B
A cat feels nervous to climb something new. What small step could it try?
Climb a little bit at a time, pause and climb carefully, ask for help.
STAYING ON TOPIC: If the topic is “cats,” which of these is on-topic?
A) “My cat likes treats.”
B) “I went to a water park.”
A
If you could give a cat a superpower, what would it be?
Points for making up a superpower
You see a picture of a cat hiding under a bed. Name two emotions it might have.
Scared or Anxious
Name two tools or strategies that could go in a “Calm Kitty Toolbox.”
Points for logical answer, or from visuals.
Problem-solving steps:
What happened?
Who’s involved?
What could you do next?
Fill in the missing step: “What’s the ___?”
Solution, fix, or answer.
When greeting a “classroom cat,” what are two things you can say or do?
Say hello; ask about her day; give a compliment; introduce a topic (from "Conversation Topics" Jeopardy game).
Make up a silly cat name and say it in your best cat voice.
Points for making up a name and saying it in a cat voice.