Emotions
What can you do when you feel angry?
Count forward or backwards from 10, give yourself space, do finger breaths, etc.
Practice 1 strategy for an extra 50 points.
This tool can keep your hands busy so your brain can pay attention.
Name one fidget tool you can use for an extra 50 points.
Are punching the wall, yelling at others, and destroying property healthy/helpful coping strategies?
No
What are two coping strategies that use your sense of touch?
Playing with theraputty, fidget spinners, etc.
What is a coping strategy you can use if you are feeling sad?
Take deep breaths, hug a stuffed animal or a person, spend time outside, draw a picture, think of your happy place, etc.
How do you feel when you lose a game?
various answers - calm, sad, upset, frustrated, angry
Breaking a big task into smaller steps helps you do this.
Stay focused or finish a task
What is your favorite coping skill?
Any answer is okay! (Ex. Deep breaths, Seated push ups, painting, etc.)
100 extra points for practicing it!
What are two coping strategies that use your sense of smell?
Smelling nice things like flowers, baking
How might your body feel if you are feeling sad?
Quiet, crying, by yourself, frowning, head down, etc.
How do you feel when you go somewhere new for the first time?
Anxious, worried or Excited or curious
Name a strategy you can use for an extra 50 points.
Using positive self-talk can help you to stay focused and persevere through activities that are less-preferred. What is one positive self-talk phrase you could say while doing a challenging school activity?
Ex. "I can do it!", "This feels tricky, but I will give it my best effort.", "I can do hard things."
When is the last time you used a coping skill?
Various answers
What are two coping strategies that use your sense of sight?
Reading, looking at pictures, etc.
How does your body feel when you are anxious or nervous?
Sweating, fidgeting, breathing fast or heavy, talking quickly
Scenario:
You’re feeling so angry because your brother knocked over the project you were working on. You feel like stomping and yelling. What’s a safe strategy you could use instead?
Do wall push ups, crash into cushions, talk with a trusted adult, take some space, etc.
Practice one strategy for an extra 50 points.
What is one strategy you can use to stay focused when the teacher is giving you directions?
What is your least favorite coping skill/ strategy?
Any answer is okay!
50 extra points if you answer the question: Why is that your least favorite coping skill?
What are two coping strategies that use your sense of hearing?
Listening to music, being in nature to hear all the sounds, talking with a friend, etc.
Name a scenario where it could be helpful to take deep breaths before you begin something?
Take deep breaths before you take a test, before going somewhere new for the first time, before meeting new people, before trying on new clothes, etc.
What is a coping strategy you can use if you're feeling frustrated?
Talk with someone, ask for help, take deep breaths, drink water, go for a walk, etc.
Practice one strategy for an extra 50 points.
What is a strategy you can use to focus when your body feels fidgety?
Ex. Ask your teacher for a short movement break, use a chair fidget, get a drink of water, etc.
List 5 different coping skills.
Grounding, going for a walk, talking to a friend, coloring, reading, building, listening to music, breathing, counting to 10, etc.
100 extra points for participating in a grounding technique!
What are two coping strategies that use your sense of taste?
Chewing gum, eating a healthy snack, etc.
Why are coping strategies important?
They can help us to manage big emotions and regain control of our bodies.