Social Skills
A friend has borrowed something from you and hasn't given it back. What can you do?
Talk to him, Use I-statements, share your feelings
This is something your body and mind experience when you feel pressured, worried, or overwhelmed.
Stress
How might you feel if someone accidentally messes up your project in class?
Frustrated, angry, mad, calm
Name two ways to calm down when you feel angry or frustrated
Take deep breaths, go for a walk, pushups, squeeze something
This popular video game features characters like Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach.
Super Mario
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
Name one physical sign that you might be stressed.
A headache, upset stomach, fast heartbeat, tense muscles, or feeling tired?
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
This is the largest planet in our solar system.
Jupiter
Someone in class wants to be your partner for a project. You don't want to work with them. What can you say?
Share how you feel assertively and respectfully, help them find a different partner
You have a huge assignment due tomorrow and don't know where to start. What is one thing you could do to make the situation feel less overwhelming?
break it into smaller tasks
Show me what anger looks like for you
Identify body sensations, scale, thoughts
Why are coping skills helpful?
They help to get better control of our emotions, so you can make healthy decisions, healthy for our brain
This famous ship sank in 1912 after hitting an iceberg on its first voyage.
Titanic
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
True or false: Taking a short break when you're stressed can sometimes help you come back to a problem with a clearer mind.
True
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 their favorite game, talk to an adult
This organ pumps blood throughout your entire body.
Heart
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're arguing with a friend and notice you're getting really angry. Name one thing you could do before responding to avoid making the situation worse.
take a break, take some deep breaths, or calm down before responding
What is self-confidence/self-worth?
This means recognizing your own strengths, qualities, and accomplishments without needing to be perfect.
This coping skill involves noticing an intense emotion without immediately reacting to it, giving yourself time to choose how you want to respond.
Emotional Regulation
This famous scientist discovered gravity after, according to the popular story, watching an apple fall from a tree.
Isaac Newton