Name that Emotion
Heart racing, fists clenched, frowning, stomping feet
Angry, mad, frustrated, irritated
True or False: There are good and bad emotions
False! Emotions cannot be good or bad. There are emotions that are tougher to feel but we need all emotions to help us make decisions. Emotions are information or signals from our bodies to help us understand what's happening around us.
Name 3 ways to help calm your stress and anxiety.
Deep breathing, go for a walk, count to 10. Other coping skills might work or be helpful for you too.
What kinds of problems do kids face in school?
Trouble with schoolwork, friends, learning how to work with others, managing emotions, feeling confident about performing well
Who is your role model and why?
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How might you feel if someone tells you he does not want to be your friend anymore?
Sad, hurt, confused, frustrated, upset
True or False: You can feel two or more emotions as once
True! You can feel scared and excited about going on a rollercoaster.
What is a coping skill?
Strategies to use to help manage your emotions
Someone in your class is calling you mean names, what would you do?
Ask them to stop, use an I statement, talk with an adult
How many thoughts do we have in one day?
Describe what the feeling "calm" means to you
Calm body, focused, peaceful, relaxed, breathing normally
True or false: emotions, thoughts, and behaviors are all connected.
True! Often, the way we feel impacts the way we think which impacts the way we act or the choices we make.
True or false: coping skills should only be used when you are in the middle of a difficult situation or tough emotion.
False! You can use coping skills all the time. In fact, it is more helpful to practice your skills when you are calm so that they are easier to use when you really need them.
Name 3 ways you can deal with someone annoying you in class
Walk away, ignore, tell them how you feel and ask them to stop
What is your favorite thing about yourself?
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Silly, frustrated, angry, sad, irritated, confused, surprised, annoyed, happy, excited, ecstatic, confident, disgusted, embarrassed, shy, shocked, anxious, bored, jealous, guilty, exhausted
Where do emotions come from?
Our brain. Different parts of our brain control different things in our bodies. Your amygdala is responsible for your fight or flight response when you have a strong emotions such as fear, anxiety, or anger.
Discuss a time you used a coping skill and it helped you.
Deep breathing, talked to an adult, played with a squishy, took a walk, etc.
When do you need an adult's help with a problem?
When the problem isn't a kid-sized problem, when you've tried to fix it and it's not getting better, when someone isn't being safe, when you don't know what to do
If you could outlaw one thing at school, what would it be?
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How can you tell how someone is feeling?
Through their facial expressions, body language, or by them telling you
True or false: Babies experience emotions
True!
Why are coping skills important?
They teach us how to deal with difficult situations and help us learn to respond in healthy ways that do not harm ourselves or others.
What should you do if someone is bullying you at school?
Get help from a safe adult, tell your parents
What is an achievement or experience that you are most proud of?
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