Scenarios
A friend has borrowed something from you and hasn't given it back. What can you do?
Talk to them, use I-statements, share your feelings
You and a teacher disagree on an answer to the test. How you can handle this in a safe and calm manner.
Be respectful of the teacher and follow instructions
How might you feel if someone accidentally messes up your project in class?
Frustrated, angry, mad
Name two ways to calm down when you feel angry or frustrated
Take deep breaths, go for a walk, wall pushups, squeeze something
You are stressed about an upcoming test. You are telling yourself you cannot do it, what should you tell yourself?
I am prepared for this test. I am smart enough to do well. Even if I don't do well, it's not the end of the world.
Your friend has a new toy/game that you really like. You ask to see it and they say no. What can you do?
Find another toy/game, talk it out, use I-statements
You get into an argument with a classmate about an assignment. How you can take care of this in a productive way.
Use I-statements, ignore, walk away, deep breaths, ask teacher for help.
Name 6 emotions
angry, sad, frustrated, annoyed, happy, excited, embarrassed, silly, tired, hungry, lonely, shy, ecstatic, upset, disappointed
True or false: Writing, drawing, coloring, painting, and playing are healthy ways to deal with strong emotions
True
How can you prepare for a test?
Pay attention in class, positive self-talk, ask for help
Someone in class wants to be your partner for a project. You don't want to work with them. What can you say?
Be respectful, help them find a different partner
Your parent asks your to clean your room and you don't feel like doing it. What would help if you need to do it?
Follow instructions, negotiate. Use coping skills to calm self down to be able to complete the task.
How do you calm down from being angry?
Deep breaths, count to 10, apologize, consider their feelings
Talk about a coping skill that is helpful for you
deep breathing, PMR, drink water, count to 10, talk to someone, coloring
You can decrease test anxiety by?
Positive self-talk, deep breaths, paying attention in class, getting a good night sleep the night before the test
Someone in your class bumps into your desk and knocks everything over. How can you respond?
Take deep breaths, possibly ask them to help pick it up
You're feeling frustrated and want to throw something. What else can you do?
Share feelings, take deep breaths, walk away, tell an adult
True or false: all feelings are helpful
True: emotions are messages from our brain and body about how we feel about a situation
You notice your friend is feeling sad and he asks you what he should do. What do you say/do?
Talk to them, draw about it, play, talk to an adult
True or False: "I must not be smart is positive thinking"
False: Positive thinking is telling and believing you can do it!
You threw your friends ball and it is now stuck on the roof and they are really upset with you. What would you do?
Take a deep breath. Apologize. Understand their feelings. Ask what you can do to help them feel better.
You are excited about a new book and want to share about it to your family, but they are currently busy. How can you handle this calmly.
Use coping skills to help self be patient- breathing, distract yourself. Ask when they will be available or ready to listen to you.
What happens to our brains when our emotions get out of control?
Flip our lid, emotion brain takes over and thinking brain takes a break
Why are coping skills helpful?
They help to get better control of our emotions, so you can make healthy decisions, healthy for our brain
A friend is stressed about the upcoming test, how can you help?
Positive words, encouragement, let them know you are their friend