True or False
At home
At school
Coping skills
Anger
100

Throwing things when becoming angry is a good way of expressing your anger? True or False?

False

100

Name 1 coping skill you can use if your parent says you are not allowed to do something you really wanted to do?

Take deep breaths, find something else to do, try to find a compromise, think positive thoughts, find a distraction.

100

Name 1 coping skill you could use if you are asked to do an assignment/subject you do not enjoy and become frustrated.

Ask for a break, take deep breaths, ask to work on something else, think positive thoughts, say kind words to yourself.

100

What is a coping skill?

Something you do to calm down.

100

What is a good way to let anger out?

Exercise, writing, drawing, taking deep breaths, talk to someone you trust
200

When frustrated with a problem at school, it is okay to take a break for a few minutes. True or false?

True.

200

Name 2 positive coping skills you could use if your sibling hits you.

Take a deep breath, walk away, tell a parent/guardian, use "I" statements to express feelings, try talking to them

200

Name 2 coping skills you can use if the teacher says something you do not like.

Take deep breaths, ask for a break, take deep breaths, find a distraction, use "I" statements to practice expressing feelings, write down feelings.

200

Is everyone's coping skills the same?

No; people may use similar coping skills, but just because it works for me doesn't mean it will work for you. 

200

How does our body sometimes warn us that we are becoming angry?

Knots in your stomach, clenching your hands or jaw, feeling clammy or flushed, breathing faster, headaches, pacing or needing to walk around “seeing red, "having trouble concentrating, pounding heart, tensing your shoulders

300

When you have a lot of energy and are having a hard time sitting down, it is okay to get up and walk around the classroom. True or false?

False.

Ask for teacher permission first. Ask to stand while working.

300

Name 3 things you could do if you are bored at home.

Watch tv, play a video game, draw/color, learn something new, ask to help someone, go play outside, make something to eat.
300

Name 3 coping skills you could use if you are having a hard time understanding an assignment.

Ask for a break, take deep breaths, ask for help from a teacher or peer, skip that problem and go to the next problem, think positive thoughts

300

Do coping skills always have to be big things that take up a lot of time and other people see?

No. Taking a couple deep breaths, think of something positive, say kind words to yourself.

300

Is it healthy or unhealthy to hit, throw, or hurt something or someone when you are angry?

Unhealthy

400

When you are feeling sad, it can help to think about 3 good things you have in your life. True or false?

True

400

Name 4 coping skills you could use if you are arguing with your parent/guardian.

Take deep breaths, ask for a break to walk away, think about things from their perspective, use "I" statements to express feelings, say positive things to yourself.
400

Name 4 coping skills you can use if someone hits you on the playground.

Tell a teacher, walk away, use "I" statements to share your feelings, remove yourself from the situation, take deep breaths

400

Is it bad that I need coping skills?

NO! Every single person on the face of the planet uses coping skills. It is totally normal and healthy.

400

Is it okay to ignore your anger and let it build up inside of you? Why?

No because it will eventually come out and may come out in an unhealthy way.

500

Asking for help when you need it is okay. True or false?

True.

500

Name 5 coping skills you could use if you get grounded and/or things taken away.

Take deep breaths, walk away, use "I" statements to express emotions, find a distraction, accept responsibility, say positive things to yourself.

500

Name 5 coping skills you can use if you are feeling sad at school.

Think positive thoughts, ask for a break, talk to someone you trust, find a distraction, clean something in the classroom or reorganize, help the teacher or a classmate, eat a yummy snack, play a game.

500

Is it okay to just have one coping skill?

No, it is important to have lots and lots of coping skills so no matter the situation or place you have something you can use.

500

Name 2 things you can do to PREVENT stress and anger from building up.

Practice self-care, talk to someone, acknowledge your feelings when they happen, use your coping skills.

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