Name that emotion
Coping skills
Size of the problem
Choices
Patience
100

What emotions is this... :)

happy

100

I take breaths in through my nose and out through my mouth 

deep breathing

100

You are walking through the hall and see smoke. Is this a big deal or little deal?

big deal. I need to tell an adult right away 

100

I feel happy so I play with my friends at recess. Is this a good choice or not so good choice?

good choice 

100

True or false: Being patient means you can wait a long time for something to happen 

True 

200

My body starts to shake and sometimes I feel like I want to run away or hide

scared/afraid 
200

This coping skill can involve the use of headphones.

listening to music 

200

I didn't get to be partners with my best friend 

little deal, I can use a coping skill if I feel upset. I can be partners with my best friend next time

200

I feel mad so I kick my sister. Is this a good choice or a not so good choice?

not so good choice 

200

Am I being patient?

My mom was talking on the phone but I really wanted to tell her something. I waited until she was off the phone to tell her. Am I being patient?

yes

300

My face gets really red and I start to yell. This happens when someone does something I really don't like.

angry/mad/upset

300

true or false: Using a coping skill can help me handle my big emotions 

true 

300

I fell on the playground and I am bleeding 

big deal. I need an adult or friend to help me 

300

I feel sad so I draw a picture of my emotions. Good choice or not so good choice?

good choice

300

My teacher didn't call on me, so I shouted out the answer. Am I being patient?

no 

400

You just scored the game-winning goal. What emotion are you feeling?

proud/excited 

400

This is something I can do to take my mind off stress. It involves lots of colors.

drawing/coloring/painting 

400
I didn't finish my assignment on time. Big deal or little deal?

little deal, I can ask my teacher for more time 

400

I am frustrated so I take deep breaths. Good choice or not so good choice?

good choice 

400

The boy in front of me at the water fountain was taking too long so I pushed him. Am I being patient?

no

500

My heart starts to beat really fast and I feel butterflies in my tummy 

Nervous/Scared/excited 

500

True or false: A coping skill is a strategy I can use to help handle my emotions 

true 

500

You cant find your computer charger in the morning before class.

little deal, I can ask someone to help me look for it 

500

I feel mad so I call someone a mean name. Good choice or not so good choice?

not so good choice

500

I wanted to eat cake for breakfast but my mom told me I needed to wait for after dinner. I waited until after dinner and ate some cake. Am I being patient?

yes 

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