Name that Emotion
I have to talk in front of the whole class. My hands are shaking and I do not like crowds. I feel.....
Nervous, Anxious
"Wow, that's an ugly shirt that she's wearing"
Think it, don't say it!
Explain why you shouldn't say this to someone
I said something mean when I was mad and I'm calm now, but I don't need to say sorry.
False
What should you do instead?
I'm crying really hard, I need help, but no one can understand me when I'm this upset.
Deep breaths, calm down, collect your thoughts, ask for time alone, try to ask for help when your calm
Would you please stop bugging me every five seconds, I am trying to get my homework done! I feel...
Aggravated, Frustrated
My idea might work better.
Say It!
It's okay to provide your input, just remember to be kind!
I'm feeling lonely and miss spending time with my sister. I should go ask her to spend time with me.
True, why not go suggest sometime together if you miss her
I was watching TV and my mom asked me to turn it off because I've had too much electronic time. BUT I'M SO BORED!
Find something else to do, go outside, play a game, do a puzzle, do a craft, play with a bike or ball, hula hoop, blow bubbles.
Frowning, crying, arms folded or turned away from people.
Sad.
I hate this present, why would she buy this for me!?
Think it, don't say it!
Why would this be unkind to say?
My brother saw me break a glass and is going to tell on me. I should lie and say I didn't do it!
False
What should you do instead?
Stress ball, deep breaths, calm down, talk about it with an adult, use words and tell her that wasn't nice, hit a pillow, squeeze a pillow, tension release.
My brother just took my favorite toy without asking! I am breathing heavy, frowning, and turning red.
Mad, Angry, Upset
Thank you for spending time with me today, I enjoyed riding bikes with you.
Say it!
Explain why you should say this?
I woke up in a bad mood, and really don't want to talk to anyone. I think I should stay in my room until I calm down, breath and find something else to do.
True
Staying in your room and calming down when your feeling irritable is a good way to make sure your not taking your anger out on someone else
It's been such a fun day! I can't stop laughing and giggling. My parent's said it's time to calm down and go to bed. But, I'VE GOT A CASE OF THE SILLIES! What should I do?
Breath, start relaxing, lay down, start relaxing different parts of your body from head to toe. It's great to have fun but you have to know when it's time to rest.
I got my favorite ice cream after school.
Happy.
Your doing that wrong!!
Think it, don't say it!
Why would this be unkind to say, what could you say instead?
My Brother is climbing up on the counter and is going to fall. But I'm not going to tell because I don't want to tattle.
False!
This is dangerous, tell someone!
It's the first day of school and I'm nervous, anxious, and scared. What if no one likes me? What if my friends aren't in my class?
Replace negative self talk with positives, breath, be open to change, be ready to make friends, talk to a parent or friend if your worried.