COPING SKILLS
What are coping skills?
Strategies that help you calm down/feel better
What are some things that might make someone feel angry?
Insults, teasing, not respecting someone's space, not getting what I want, having to wait
In Sesame Street, who lives in the trash can?
Oscar the Grouch
You accidentally bump into someone and they are upset. Give an example of an apology.
"I'm sorry I bumped into you."
Give a compliment to another student in the group
Gives a compliment appropriately
I can do things like take a way, take a deep breath, play with my pet when I feel what emotion?
Overwhelmed, stressed, angry
Give an example of when you've felt happy.
Chocolate cookie with white filling is called what?
Oreo
What should you do if you see someone being bullied?
Tell the person bullying to stop, get help from an adult
Why is it important to learn how to use coping strategies?
To help us calm down, be ready to learn, manage our emotions
True or False-if I get angry it's okay to hit others or throw objects
False
What is the name of LA's baseball team?
Dodgers
What should you do if your sibling/friend makes you angry?
Ask another student what they will do this weekend
Asks appropriately
What are 2 coping strategies for when I feel angry?
Take deep breaths, ask for a break, go for a walk
True or False-You should never cry in front of others when you are sad.
False-crying is normal and a way we show emotion
What is the name of the largest planet in our Solar System
Why is it important to follow the rules at school?
To keep things organized and safe.
Would you rather drink soda or a milkshake?
Answers appropriately
Give 3 coping strategies that you can use at school
Take deep breaths, ask for a break, talk to a friend, talk to a teacher, get some water, go for a walk, write or draw, stress ball
What are the 5 emotion characters in the movie Inside Out?
Joy, Disgust, Fear, Sadness, Anger
What are the names of the 4 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Donatello, Leonardo, Raphael, Michaelangelo
What should you do if you see a classmate sitting alone during lunch/recess?
Talk to them, sit with them, ask them if they want to join you
Ask another classmate a question about themselves
Asks appropriately