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feelings

100

Name 3 feelings besides happy, sad, and mad.

• Frustrated
• Proud
• Nervous
• Lonely
• Excited
• Calm
• Embarrassed
• Disappointed

• Which feeling do you have the most?

• Which feeling do you like the least?

• When was the last time you felt that?

• How does your body know you're feeling that?

• What usually helps that feeling?

200

What are three clues your body gives you when you're getting angry?

 

• Tight fists
• Hot face
• Fast heartbeat
• Tight stomach
• Clenched jaw
• Which happens first?

• Which clue tells you your volcano is getting bigger?

• Does anyone notice before you do?

• What can you do when you notice it?

300

Tell me about something that made you proud.

Any real example. 

• Why were you proud?

• Did anyone tell you they were proud?

• How did your body feel?

• What does being proud feel like?

400

Sometimes we have more than one feeling at the same time.

Can you think of a time you felt two feelings together?

• Happy and nervous
• Mad and sad
• Excited and scared
• Proud and embarrassed

⭐ Bonus Questions

• Which feeling was bigger?
• What made it confusing?
• What helped afterward?

500

Imagine your feelings are passengers riding in a car.

Who is driving your car most of the time?

There isn't one correct answer.

Healthy answers include:

• Me
• Calm Brain
• Smart Brain

Other answers:

• Anger
• Worry
• Fear

⭐ Discussion Questions

• What happens when Anger drives?
• What happens when Worry drives?
• Who do you WANT driving?
• How can you help your Smart Brain take the wheel?
• What would your mom say is driving your car?
• What would your teacher say?
• If your little brother was in the car, what would he think?

ANGER

100

Name 3 things that make kids angry.

• Losing a game
• Being told "No"
• Siblings
• Homework
• Bullies
• Waiting

⭐ Follow-Up

• Which one happens most to you?
• Which one makes your volcano erupt the fastest?
• Which one is easiest to calm down from?

200

What are 3 warning signs your anger is getting bigger?

✅ Answer

• Hot face
• Tight fists
• Fast heartbeat
• Wanting to yell
• Tight stomach

⭐ Follow-Up

• Which happens first?
• Has anyone ever noticed before you?
• What could you do when you notice it?

300

Name 4 healthy ways to calm down.

• Deep breathing
• Count to 10
• Walk away
• Talk to an adult
• Draw
• Get water
• Listen to music

⭐ Follow-Up

• Which one actually works?
• Which one have you never tried?
• Which one would you like to practice?

400

True or False:

Being angry is bad.

FALSE

Everyone gets angry. It's what we do with anger that matters.

⭐ Follow-Up

• Can someone be angry without yelling?
• Can someone make a good choice while angry?
• When is anger helpful?

500

Teach me how to stop an Anger Volcano from exploding.

Examples:

• Notice warning signs
• Take a break
• Deep breaths
• Ask for help
• Calm body before reacting

⭐ Follow-Up

• Which step is hardest for you?
• What usually gets in the way?
• Who can remind you?

🎲 WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

100

A kid cuts in front of you in line.

What do you do?

✅ Answer

• Stay calm
• Use kind words
• Tell an adult

⭐ Follow-Up

• What would your anger want to do?
• What would your "smart brain" do?

200

Your sibling won't stop bothering you.

Name 2 good choices.

✅ Answer

• Walk away
• Ask for help
• Calm words
• Take space

⭐ Follow-Up

• Which is hardest?
• Which would work best?

✅ Answer

• Noise
• Friends
• Toys
• Thoughts
• Hunger

⭐ Follow-Up

• What distracts you the most?
• School or home?
• What helps you focus?

300

Someone laughs at you at school.

What do you do?

✅ Answer

• Ignore it
• Tell an adult
• Stay with friends
• Use confident words

⭐ Follow-Up

• Has this happened?
• How did you feel?

400

You're at an 8/10 on your Anger Volcano.

Name 3 coping skills.

✅ Answer

Any three:

• Deep breaths
• Walk away
• Count to 10
• Get water
• Draw
• Talk to an adult

⭐ Follow-Up

• Which would you really use?
• Which one is hardest?

500

Pretend you're the therapist.

Teach another kid how to stay calm when they're really upset.

✅ Answer

Examples:

• Notice feelings
• Use coping skills
• Ask for help
• Think before acting

⭐ Follow-Up

• What's the hardest part about staying calm?
• What would you want that kid to remember most?
• If you had to give them one rule, what would it be?

FRIENDS & FAMILY

100

Name 3 qualities of a good friend.

✅ Answer

Examples:

• Kind
• Honest
• Funny
• Helpful
• Loyal

⭐ Follow-Up

• Which is most important?
• Are you that kind of friend?

200

What should you do if a friend hurts your feelings?

✅ Answer

• Tell them
• Walk away
• Ask an adult
• Use kind words

⭐ Follow-Up

• Has that happened?
• What did you do?

300

Who helps you feel safe?

Any trusted person.

⭐ Follow-Up

• What do they do?
• How do you know you're safe?

400

If your family had one superpower, what should it be?

Any thoughtful answer.

⭐ Follow-Up

• Why?
• Who needs it most?

500

If you could change one thing about home or school, what would it be?

Any thoughtful answer.

• Why that?

• How would life be different?

• What's one small thing that could happen now?

SUPERHERO CHALLENGE

100

Name one thing that makes you awesome.

✅ Answer

Any strength.

⭐ Follow-Up

• Who notices that?

200

If you had a superhero name, what would it be?

Creative answer.

⭐ Follow-Up

• What's your power?
• What's your weakness?

300

Who is someone you look up to?

✅ Answer

Anyone.

⭐ Follow-Up

• Why?
• What do they teach you?

400

If you had to help another kid who gets angry, what advice would you give?

✅ Answer

Healthy coping ideas.

⭐ Follow-Up

• Would you follow your own advice?
• Why or why not?

500

If you could give your younger self one piece of advice, what would it be?

Any reflective answer.

⭐ Follow-Up

• Why?
• Do you still need that advice today?
• What would your future self tell you now?