Name that emotion
What emotions is this... :)
happy
I take breaths in through my nose and out through my mouth
deep breathing
If you drop your pencil on the floor, is that a small, medium, or big problem?
Small problem
This zone is when your body feels calm, focused, and ready to learn.
Green Zone
When you feel nervous, this part of your body might feel fluttery or have “butterflies.”
Stomach/chest
My body starts to shake and sometimes I feel like I want to run away or hide
This coping skill can involve the use of headphones.
listening to music
If two friends both want the same swing at recess, what size problem is that?
Small or Medium (depending on the answer)
This zone is when you might feel silly, wiggly, excited, or frustrated.
Yellow Zone
When you feel angry, your heart might beat fast, and your hands might feel like this.
Tight/hot/in a fist
My face gets really red and I start to yell. This happens when someone does something I really don't like.
angry/mad/upset
If you are feeling very angry, this coping skill means walking away to take space before you say something you regret.
Taking a break
If there is a fire in the building, what size problem is that?
Big problem
If you feel very sad, tired, or sick, you are most likely in this zone.
Blue Zone
If your shoulders are tight and your jaw is clenched, what feeling might you be starting to have?
Stress/anger/frusteration
You just scored the game-winning goal. What emotion are you feeling?
proud/excited
When you squeeze a stress ball, doodle, or do wall push-ups to calm your body, you are using this type of coping skill.
Releasing energy/movement break
If you have a small problem but react by yelling, crying loudly, and refusing to work, your reaction is bigger or smaller than the problem?
Bigger than the problem
If someone is yelling, out of control, or extremely angry, they are in this zone.
Red Zone
If your body feels heavy, your eyes feel droopy, and you move slowly, which feeling might match those body clues?
Tired/sad/sick
My heart starts to beat really fast and I feel butterflies in my stomach
Nervous/Scared/excited
If your body feels calm but your thoughts are racing and telling you something bad will happen, what type of coping skill could you use
Positive self-talk/take deep breathes/ talk to a trusted person
If someone calls you annoying once, what can you do?
Ignore it/Use calm words/Walk away/Tell an adult if it continues
If you are in the Yellow Zone before a test because you feel nervous, what can you do to calm down?
Deep breathing/Positive Self-talk/ use a fidget/ movement break
Why is it important to notice body feelings before your feelings get too big?
So you can calm down early before it gets out of control.